Pete Hegseth, nominee for Defence Secretary, defended his qualifications during a tense Senate hearing. He addressed scrutiny over past allegations of sexual misconduct, public drunkenness, and ...

Hegseth, who was joined by Gen. Dan Caine, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee to defend the Defense Department’s fiscal 2026 budget proposal.

The Senate voted 51-49 Thursday to stop opponents from using procedural measures to delay approval of Hegseth’s nomination, preparing the way for a confirmation vote within days.

The Senate hearing on the Trump administration’s first proposed defense budget is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine will also be present at the hearing ...

Pete Hegseth on Tuesday battled through a high-stakes Senate hearing in which Democrats sought to paint the Pentagon nominee as inexperienced, unprofessional and toxic due to allegations of sexual … ...

Hegseth will also have to navigate Trump’s close ties with billionaire Elon Musk, whose SpaceX has become a vital partner for the Pentagon, with contracts valued in billions of dollars.

Hegseth Weathers Fiery Senate Hearing, Putting Confirmation on Stronger Footing Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, seen as pivotal vote, says she will back defense-secretary pick ...

Pete Hegseth, who has been dogged by misconduct allegations and scrutinized over his lack of qualifications, has been confirmed as defense secretary by a 51-50 vote in the Senate.

Washington — The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense, approving President Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon after a contentious battle over his nomination.