Hegseth says he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” as Republicans demand new and strong leadership at the Pentagon.

The Iowa senator supports Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, despite allegations of assault and drinking — but she doesn’t ...

Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.

South Korea has rejected a characterization of North Korea as a "nuclear power" by President-elect Donald Trump's defense ...

U.S. Representatives Jason Crow and Gabe Evans talked to CBS News Colorado about the nominee who has faced criticism over his ...

“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is facing allegations of excessive drinking and ...

Senator Markwayne Mullin discussed the contentious confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, addressing accusations of hypocrisy ...

Protesters disrupted Sen. Marco Rubio's Senate hearing on Wednesday to serve as the Trump administration's secretary of state ...

A Republican senator’s ranted accusation that the U.S. military has lowered its standards due to diversity, equity and ...

Rubio and Trump have put aside past acrimony to make the Florida lawmaker the least controversial in an unusual slate of ...

Republicans have a three-seat majority in the Senate, and nominees only need to reach a simple majority to be confirmed.

As Senate confirmation hearings begin, here's the latest on who in the Trump administration has, will or doesn't need to be ...