The former Fox News host and military veteran was confirmed after a 50-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the ...

Pete Hegseth has been sworn as the secretary of defense, taking the oath from Vice President JD Vance less than 12 hours ...

President Donald Trump has worked to advance a flurry of policy priorities in the first week of his second term, while more Cabinet nominees work through the confirmation process. Follow live updates.

Allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary challengers for Republican senators who don’t back Trump ...

The 44-year-old veteran and former Fox News host was sworn into office Saturday after facing allegations of sexual misconduct ...

President Donald Trump kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, Jan. 6, health policy and more.

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.

The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that ...

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports the latest from Capitol Hill after Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem were confirmed for their respective cabinet positions.

"McConnell spent his life creating this crisis...Only at the end does he find a conscience," political commentator Wajahat Ali wrote.

After a few GOP senators, including McConnell, voted against Hegseth for defense secretary, the Senate narrowly voted to ...

Noem is set to lead the Department of Homeland Security, which will oversee many of Trump's border and immigraiton changes.