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The Senate has advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary. Thursday's vote pushed Hegseth toward confirmation, despite grave objections from Democrats and st ...

At his confirmation hearing last week, the former combat veteran and Fox News host said he was “falsely accused” in the 2017 incident.

Democrats accuse Republicans of rushing Hegseth confirmation despite questions on qualifications, past - Democrats accused Republicans of speeding up Hegseth’s nomination amid the numerous allegations ...

The confirmation process includes several rounds of investigation and review, beginning with the submission of a personal financial disclosure report and a background check. The nominee is then ...

Trump's nominees for secretary of State, attorney general, CIA director, Energy secretary and Transportation secretary went ...