The Senate narrowly advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary on Thursday in a 51 ...

The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely ...

N.Y., said he supports Democrat efforts to slow down the confirmation of President Trump's Cabinet, including for key national security roles.

The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease ...

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to confirm John Ratcliffe as the next CIA director under President Donald Trump, approving the second high-level appointment for the new administration.

Pete Hegseth is closer to Senate confirmation as Trump's Defense secretary despite controversy and allegations of serious impropriety.

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Vought would help Trump carry out a "parade of horribles," calling his nomination "catastrophic." ...

The U.S. Senate energy committee on Thursday approved President Donald Trump's picks to lead the U.S. Departments of Energy ...

The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Thursday easily advanced Doug Collins’ nomination to be the secretary of Veterans Affairs, setting him up for a full Senate vote that is likely to ...

Pacific region and China as chief focuses for the U.S. military going forward could mean a reduction in troops serving in ...