The secretary of defense has been accused of alcohol abuse and various forms of misconduct — allegations he has denied.

The full Senate voted 51-49 on Thursday to advance Hegseth's nomination, paving the way for a final confirmation vote Friday.

Vice President JD Vance was required to cast a tie-breaking vote after three Republicans voted against Hegseth.

Amid Republican claims of “anonymous smears,” a named person — and a Hegseth, at that — accuses the defense secretary nominee ...

Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, and his second wife denied the allegation that he was abusive in their former ...

A new Defense Department task force will look for ways to further limit diversity and inclusion programs throughout military ...

President Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth ... after the hearing that they’d back Hegseth, who has also engaged in extramarital affairs and faced allegations of sexual ...

Samantha Hegseth and Pete Hegseth both signed a Minnesota court ... including excessive drinking, extramarital affairs and allegations of sexual assault, which he has denied.

President Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth ... after the hearing that they’d back Hegseth, who has also engaged in extramarital affairs and faced allegations of sexual ...