That’s called “jointness,” about which Hegseth knows little. He touted his Army background in the National Guard as a ...

Republican lawmakers congratulated Pete Hegseth after he was narrowly confirmed as defense secretary on Friday, with GOP ...

Every one of Hegseth’s predecessors emphasized unity and a diverse military as key to national progress and defense.

As the dust settles on the fight over Pete Hegseth's nomination, his confirmation is emblematic of a larger truth about the state of Republican politics.

Pete Hegseth faces Senate confirmation hearings as Trump's Defense Secretary pick. Newsweek's live blog is now closed.

“I think Pete Hegseth did a great job today. I think he’s sailing toward a confirmation. I think we’re going to do it quickly,” Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) told CNN after the hearing.

Pete Hegseth, confirmed by the Senate as defense secretary Friday night in a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the ...

A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a ...

The former Fox News host faced allegations about sexual assault and excessive drinking, which he called smears.

There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring ...

The U.S. Senate narrowly voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military ...