A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization ...

Hegseth is set to begin confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill. In his opening statement obtained by NBC News, he leans into his outside perspective. “It’s time to give someone with dust on his boots ...

The Senate battle to confirm President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks will begin in earnest on Tuesday, as his controversial ...

Bondi is expected to receive broad support from Republicans but face sharp questions from Democrats who have concerns about ...

Secretary of Defense hopeful Pete ... Hegseth bred speculation that he could become the second of Trump's picks to withdraw, following former GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz scrapping his bid for attorney ...

Pete Hegseth will take center stage on Tuesday ... Trump prepares to take office on January 20. After former Florida ...

Some are expected to have smooth confirmation paths, like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, while others, like defense ...

The confirmation process for President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Cabinet is underway. After a Tuesday hearing with ...

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – It’s the second day of confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees on Capitol ...

A crucial week for President-elect Trump gets underway in earnest on Tuesday, when his nominees for key posts start going ...

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Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem will all sit at witness tables in Senate confirmation hearings this week ...