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Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.

In his January 14 confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth, United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s presumptive nominee for Secretary of Defense, was subjected to a morality-based confirmation hearing by Democrats, despite his past infidelity ...

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, seen by Trump allies as a pivotal vote, said she would back the defense secretary pick.

WASHINGTON − Senators pressed Pete Hegseth on his alleged history of heavy drinking, shifting views on women in the military, ...

During his confirmation hearing, Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee couldn’t name a single member of the Southeast Asian bloc.

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, the first of President ...

Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon endured fierce Democratic grilling over everything from his inexperience, alleged drinking ...

Pete Hegseth vows to bring “warrior culture’” to the military if confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump’s defense ...

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