The 44-year-old former Fox News host is set to begin the job as the least experienced defense secretary in modern history.

WASHINGTON -- The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary Friday in a dramatic late-night vote, ...

On Friday, Pete Hegseth became the second person to be confirmed to a cabinet secretary post when Vice President JD Vance ...

Confirming Hegseth despite a grave series of allegations against him appears to provide a measure of Trump's political power ...

Vice President JD Vance was forced to step in after Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell broke ranks and voted against Hegseth.

Vice President Vance on Friday broke a Senate tie to confirm Pete Hegseth as President Trump’s secretary of Defense, capping ...

Pete Hegseth, who has been dogged by misconduct allegations and scrutinized over his lack of qualifications, has been ...

Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial ...

He has denied the accusations, dismissing them as part of a smear campaign in testimony before the Senate Armed Services ...

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defense secretary, a major victory for President ...

Hegseth's confirmation is a narrow victory for Trump and supporters who want to see a warrior and change agent lead the ...