"I would point out I've never disparaged women serving in the military," he told Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. "I respect every single female service member that has put on the

Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for confirmation.

TV news show host’s inexperience and allegations of misconduct strongly suggest he is unfit to serve as Defense secretary.

Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary barring twists in the GOP-led Senate.

While the hearing didn't dive into foreign policy, Hegseth offered a peek into weapon programs that may get more attention.

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.

By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, came under fire during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday as the top Democrat on the Senate committee accused him of lacking the "character and composure" to lead the U.

Stonewalling questions about his sexual behavior and excessive drinking as “anonymous smears,” the Fox host charmed the Senate Armed Services Committee’s GOP majority into submission.

Sentors immediately began sparring Tuesday over President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary Pete Hegseth.

Ariz., was part of a united Democratic contingent who view the Defense secretary nominee as a poor choice to lead the nation's military.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense secretary nominee, is scheduled for his Senate confirmation hearing tomorrow. Some have asked why

Connecticut Democrat Sen. Richard Blumenthal told Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, that he would be a good "spokesperson for the Pentagon" but he is not qualified to lead the entire department.