Who's to Blame for the Afghan War? The Iraq and Afghanistan veteran President-elect Donald Trump picked to be defense ...

Hegseth says he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” as Republicans demand new and strong leadership at the Pentagon.

Tuesday's hearing was supposed to be an opportunity to cross-examine Hegseth on his qualifications and character to be ...

Senate Democrats did nothing to change any minds, hearts, or votes about the defense secretary nominee. Too often, their ...

Pete Hegseth’s views on women in combat were a matter of public record long before the Senate Armed Services Committee heard ...

South Korea has rejected a characterization of North Korea as a "nuclear power" by President-elect Donald Trump's defense ...

U.S. Representatives Jason Crow and Gabe Evans talked to CBS News Colorado about the nominee who has faced criticism over his ...

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

If you thought the former TV host would be asked important questions at the confirmation hearings this week, you must be ...

Readers say he lacks the qualifications and integrity to be defense secretary. Also: Heroism amid the tragedy in L.A.; alone ...

“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is facing allegations of excessive drinking and ...

Pete Hegseth could hardly be more suited to be Donald Trump’s secretary of Defense — even though he’d surely be deemed ...