Pete Hegseth told senators “restrictive rules of engagement” have “made it more difficult to defeat our enemies” as Democrats ...

Rhode Island’s senior senator took center stage Tuesday during the confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump’s ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has publicly faced senators for the first time.

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President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent his Senate confirmation hearings on ...

In a combative hearing, no Republicans came out against Pete Hegseth as he made his case to overhaul the Pentagon.

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Democrats say Hegseth’s lack of experience, comments about women and Black troops, and allegations of excessive drinking and ...