President-elect Donald Trump nominated Fox News host Hegseth to be the new Secretary of Defense. His hearing Tuesday, Jan. 14 ...

Republicans seem more than happy to drag Hegseth across the finish line, while Democrats miss easy layups, Eric Garcia and ...

In a combative hearing, no Republicans came out against Pete Hegseth as he made his case to overhaul the Pentagon.

"We must not underestimate the importance of having a top-shelf communicator as secretary of defense," Wicker said.

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are beginning their nomination process this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense ...

Wicker did not specify what day the vote would take place, but said it could be as late as next Thursday if Senate Democrats ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has publicly faced senators for the first time.

Sen. Roger Wicker, (R., Miss.), the new chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in an opening statement ...

Miss., chair of the Armed Services Committee, has signaled Hegseth is likely to be confirmed as defense secretary.

Roger Wicker called Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Defense Department “unconventional” but equated the choice as fitting for President-elect Donald Trump. “Admittedly, this nomination is ...

Hegseth is set to begin confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill. In his opening statement obtained by NBC News, he leans into his outside perspective. “It’s time to give someone with dust on his boots ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Defense, answered questions Tuesday in a public ...