Both U.S. senators representing Illinois slammed the confirmation of Pete Hegseth to be the new defense secretary.

Vice-president J.D. Vance was required to cast a tie-breaking vote after three Republicans voted against Hegseth.

Premier combat troops have been ordered to the southern border, as part of Trump’s militarization of immigration.

The Republican-led Senate, with Vice President JD Vance’s vote, confirmed the appointment of the former Fox News host and ...

Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial ...

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next United States Defence Secretary, a move which is ...

It was a major victory for Trump after receiving some fierce opposition to his controversial nominee. Read more at ...

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s new Secretary of Defense in a dramatic late-night vote, despite ongoing ...

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for US defence secretary, was confirmed by the Senate late on Friday night, after facing misconduct allegations that nearly derailed his confirmation.