Readers say he lacks the qualifications and integrity to be defense secretary. Also: Heroism amid the tragedy in L.A.; alone ...

Hegseth says he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” as Republicans demand new and strong leadership at the Pentagon.

Senate Democrats did nothing to change any minds, hearts, or votes about the defense secretary nominee. Too often, their ...

South Korea has rejected a characterization of North Korea as a "nuclear power" by President-elect Donald Trump's defense ...

U.S. Representatives Jason Crow and Gabe Evans talked to CBS News Colorado about the nominee who has faced criticism over his ...

Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.

“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is facing allegations of excessive drinking and ...

At his confirmation hearing, the defense-secretary nominee looked like a man who understood that the fix was in.

Pete Hegseth's lawyer said he "performed superbly" in his appearance before senators amid criticism after he appeared not to ...

The report doesn't offer material from Hegseth's ex-wives or a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth has ...

Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for secretary of defense, faced questioning from Sen. Warren and Sen. Shaheen over his comments on ...