Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that he paid $50,000 as part of a confidentiality agreement to a woman who alleged he ...

The report doesn't offer material from Hegseth's ex-wives or a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth has said that encounter was consensual, and prosecutors never filed charges.

Sen. Roger Wicker (R., Miss.), chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, opened the hearing by asking Pete Hegseth to address allegations from “anonymous sources.” Hegseth called allegations of ...

The newly sworn-in defense secretary outlined plans on Saturday to advance the president's defense priorities.

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth been confirmed as Defense Secretary, a victory for President Donald Trump amid disturbing allegations about Hegseth.

In Trump’s fun house mirror of America, there’s no point in trying to disqualify someone by pointing out their bad deeds.

Pete Hegseth needed a warm reception from Senate Republicans. He’s getting it. Chairman Roger Wicker (R., Miss.) let him tackle allegations about sexual assault and drinking head on at the beginning ...

They’re mad because McConnell had the audacity to speak the absolute truth — that Pete Hegseth, who allegedly drinks too much, paid a woman $50,000 to settle a sexual assault allegation, and drove two ...

An event for Kari Lake in Iowa was conveniently canceled after wayward Sen. Joni Ernst voted to confirm Trump's Defense ...

Trump's defence secretary nominee has denied claims of spousal abuse, made by his former-sister in law in an affidavit.

Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of three Republicans to vote against Pete Hegseth, who was narrowly confirmed as President Donald Trump's defense secretary.