Donald Trump's allies have taken credit for getting Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) to bend on the president-elect’s pick for ...

The confirmation process faces additional hurdles beyond the controversy over women ... in Washington, DC. Hegseth clarified remarks about women in the military on Monday. (Photo ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended himself Tuesday amid controversy surrounding a Signal ... Hegseth’s Tuesday comments mirror those from Monday, when he said no one “was texting war ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed ... in fresh controversy over his sharing of sensitive information and his management of the Pentagon. Hegseth was defiant in remarks to reporters at the ...

Hegseth also applauded a controversial New York Times op-ed written ... s record of military service and defended his past comments as a Fox News host. “Pete has shared points of view in the ...

Those writings, comments, and even Hegseth's tattoos have gotten increased attention in the weeks since Trump's announcement. For more on what's known about Hegseth's beliefs and how they may ...

Last month, Hegseth went on “The Shawn Ryan Show” and said “I’m straight up just saying, we should not have women in combat roles.” Those comments have since dogged his bid for the ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, on Thursday appeared to walk back past comments criticizing policies that allowed openly gay people to serve ...

Defense-secretary nominee Pete Hegseth didn’t address allegations ... The former “Fox & Friends” host is an unconventional and controversial pick for the job. He hasn't held any major ...

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth sought to clarify his stance on women in the military during a Fox News appearance on Monday, calling female service members "some of our greatest warriors ...