Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017 ...

The Republican-led chamber, requiring only a simple majority, voted to clear a procedural step and set the stage for confirmation likely this weekend.

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that he paid ...

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, confirmed that he paid $50,000 to a woman who accused him of sexual assault back in 2017.

The vote broke the Senate filibuster and sets up a final confirmation vote, which will likely take place Friday. Democrat John Fetterman voted against advancing Hegseth for secretary of defense.

The Senate has advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary. Thursday's vote pushed Hegseth toward confirmation, despite grave objections from Democrats and st ...

President Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department is on track to be confirmed as soon as Friday night if his support holds ...

Former Fox News weekend co-host Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, reportedly admitted ...

Two Republican Senators, including Maine’s Susan Collins, voted against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary.

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