While President Donald Trump starts his second term many of his cabinet nominees are still awaiting confirmation in the ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) put the procedural wheels in motion to confirm embattled secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth by the end of the week. Senate Republicans are ...

Senate Majority John Thune (R-S.D.) has set up a vote to confirm former Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to become ...

Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks to oppose Hegseth.

Pete Hegseth was confirmed as defense secretary late Friday by the U.S. Senate after Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 ...

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in ...

Roger Wicker, R-Miss ... and it was on track to confirm John Ratcliffe as CIA director later Thursday. But Hegseth stands in a category of his own amid allegations that he sexually assaulted ...

Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said in a statement on the eve of ... and it was on track to confirm John Ratcliffe as CIA director later Thursday. But Hegseth stands in a category of his own amid allegations ...