A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.

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Robert Salesses will serve as acting defense secretary until President Donald Trump's choice for the position, Pete Hegseth, ...

Both Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon have promised back pay for troops dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.

At age 40, a relative newcomer who made his name on the campaign trail for his fierce attacks on Democrats is first in the ...

US President-elect Donald Trump has filled key posts in his upcoming administration, leaning on allies and strong loyalists ...

U.S. Vice President-elect former Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump arrive to inauguration ...

Pete Hegseth’s service in uniform is admirable and appreciated. But that dedicated service in the military does not ...

A presidential inauguration is traditionally a symbol of the traditions that bind Americans together. Mainstream media ...

As Donald Trump returns to the White House on January 20, Republicans will have a majority in the Senate. This means that his ...

After Donald Trump takes the oath of office and Congress concludes the inaugural pageantry, the Senate will get back to work.