Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on June 26, 2025. (Andrew Harnik / ) Pete Hegseth, the defense ...

Sen. John Barrasso came out in support of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Pentagon chief, calling him a “strong nominee.” Mr. Hegseth, an Army combat veteran, was set ...

Pete Hegseth says he was 'completely cleared' of sexual assault allegations Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, visited Capitol Hill Thursday to meet with GOP senators in ...

A political organization associated with Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso is hosting a reception Monday night to celebrate the "sherpas" who helped Trump's Cabinet get confirmed by the Senate.

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso said when asked whether Hegseth has the votes to be confirmed that he "certainly has the qualities that we need to lead the Pentagon." ...

This is the moment to reaffirm congressional support for the rule of law and independent legal advice in our nation’s armed ...

The sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, was formerly married to the nominee's brother, and in an affidavit obtained by The Associated Press, she said she believes that Pete Hegseth is “unfit” to ...

Hegseth denies the allegations outlined in the affidavit, which says he was abusive to his second wife to the point where she feared for her safety.

Former national security adviser John Bolton said Tuesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should resign amid mounting scrutiny of his leadership at the Pentagon. “No, I think he should ...

Amid reports that Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has privately told Trump that Pete Hegseth, the incoming president’s nominee for secretary of defense, has enough votes to get ...

Senators vetting Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary received an affidavit from a former sister-in-law alleging his second wife feared for her safety.