Donald Trump’s controversial nominee could soon be confirmed by Republicans to lead the Department of Defense.

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth's announcement followed a heated exchange with Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing ...

FILE - Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary, responds to reporters during a meeting with Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., a member of the Senate Armed Services ...

"This is basic, 101 stuff for someone who wants to be secretary of defense, and he couldn't answer any of them." ...

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, was in full combat mode as she went hard after Hegseth and his qualifications to lead the ...

President Donald ... of defense, and three other career Defense Department civilians will be filling in as acting heads of the Army, Navy and Air Force.To serve in the posts, the incoming Trump ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald ... career Defense Department civilians will be filling in as acting heads of the Army, Navy and Air Force. To serve in the post s, the incoming Trump ...

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth arrives before President-elect Donald Trump at a service at St. John's Church ... The command “is working closely with the Joint Staff and the Department of ...

Trump’s pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency is John Ratcliffe, who formerly served as Director of National ...