The former Fox News co-host attended his confirmation hearing to potentially become the next secretary of defense. Get the status on his nomination.

Vice President Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement to win Senate approval.

Newly confirmed US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn a spotlight on the role of women in the US military, having made statements over the years questioning the effectiveness of female troops in combat.

Dan Driscoll, an Army veteran and businessman, told senators that he would serve as the soldiers’ secretary of the Army, “not of the generals or of the bureaucracy,” if he is confirmed as President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the largest military service.

The Senators’ resolution “recognizes the contribution, bravery, and sacrifices of women serving in combat roles in the Armed Forces; and encourages the continued celebration of the achievements of women in the Armed Forces to inspire future generations,” noting specifically that:

Surprise third Republican Mitch McConnell opposed Hegseth’s confirmation after a series of revelations about his personal life and alleged misconduct

JD Vance forced to break Senate nail-biter tie to confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary - Surprise third Republican Mitch McConnell opposed Hegseth’s confirmation after a series of revelations abo

Pete Hegseth, a former combat veteran and TV ... that should be under review. New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat, told Hegseth that his quotes about women are "terrible" and harmful ...

In “The War on Warriors,” published last year, the nominee to head the Pentagon lashes out at “social justice saboteurs” and other fellow Americans.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand joins The Weekend after grilling Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense. Gillbrand explains why she believes most of Trump’s cabinet picks will be confirmed even without Democrats support.

While Republicans pointed to DEI and Democrats blamed President Donald Trump , reports show that warnings about the helicopter's 'systemic failures' have been ignored for years.

Several of Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet and key roles in his administration are facing confirmation hearings in the Senate today as the president continues to implement executive actions to transform the government.