U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy announced Friday that he would vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense.

Donald Trump’s choices for the federal government roles range from conspiracy theorists to ones who are clearly unqualified.

If I had beene one of the senators questioning Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing, this is what I would have asked: ...

President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be held indoors Monday at the Capitol due to dangerously cold temperatures. Follow for live updates on the final days of the presidential transition.

It's unclear who'll take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as ...

Vantage with Palki Sharma Well, Capitol Hill was supposed to be all about serious business today. You know, the usual: a confirmation hearing for the next U.S. Defense Secretary. A moment of dignity, ...

Former fighter pilot and U.S. Space Force commander Matthew Lohmeier will serve as Air Force undersecretary, according to a ...

Combat veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is among President-elect Trump's more controversial cabinet nominees.

As Senate confirmation hearings begin, here's the latest on who in the Trump administration has, will or doesn't need to be ...

This week in politics, President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address, the Senate conducted confirmation hearings for ...

Thirteen billionaires and ten individuals known from television or the entertainment sector will be part of Donald Trump's ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin bid farewell Friday to the forces and personnel he has led through a ...