The former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth, the nominee for secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense, has accused him of abusing his ex-wife. However, the ex-wife denies there was any physical abuse.

Long speculated as a potential GOP holdout, Sen. John Curtis said Wednesday that he supports Donald Trump's embattled defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth.

Sen. Angus King joined Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday in voting against the nomination of former Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense.

Pete Hegseth doesn't give a whit about our Constitution. But he has two characteristics that make him perfectly suited to work for President Trump.

Pete Hegseth possesses the skills, vision, and experience needed to guide the Department of Defense through a critical time in our nation’s security landscape.

Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary barring twists in the GOP-led Senate.

Senator Deb Fischer questioned Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth during Tuesday's confirmation hearing.She asked how he would implement a culture change s

The defense secretary nominee believes strongly in the importance of prioritizing diversity when the beneficiaries are people like himself.

Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, ending weeks of speculation about whether she would stand in opposition to President-elect Donald Trump.

Confirmation hearings get underway this week on Capitol Hill, as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is scheduled to appear Tuesday before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Donald Trump’s controversial nominee could soon be confirmed by Republicans to lead the Department of Defense.