Pete Hegseth's nomination for secretary of the Defense Department has enough Republican support needed to clear the Senate Armed Services Committee after he picked up a key endorsement after his confirmation hearing.

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a key member of the Senate Armed Services Committee who has championed women serving in combat roles, announced Tuesday that she will vote for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trumps choice to lead the Pentagon. Ernst said she would support Hegseth after sitting through his lengthy confirmation hearing Tuesday, where Democrats attacked the...

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who last month called allegations of sexual assault and other misconduct against Pete Hegseth very disturbing, on Tuesday said that President-elect Trumps nominee to head the Pentagon now appears assured of winning Senate confirmation. Graham predicted Hegseth would a slam-dunk to get through the Senate Armed Services Committee and secure enough...

Joan WalshStonewalling questions about his sexual behavior and excessive drinking as anonymous smears, the Fox host charmed the Senate Armed Services Committees GOP majority into submission....

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Hegseth defends record in fiery confirmation hearing President-elect Trump's pick for Defense secretary made his case before the Senate Armed Services Committee and refuted allegations of sexual assault and other accusations of improper behavior. ...

Pete Hegseth on Tuesday battled through a high-stakes Senate hearing in which Democrats sought to paint the Pentagon nominee as inexperienced, unprofessional and toxic due to allegations of sexual abuse and heavy drinking. But Republicans vigorously defended the nominee, and the Senate Armed Services chair touted the hearing as a triumph, with Hegseth surviving the...

Senate Armed Services Democrats questioned Pete Hegseth about his qualifications to lead the Defense Department, given his limited management experience.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, the first of President-elect Trump's Cabinet candidates to face confirmation. Hegseth, Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, had a rocky rollout as allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking and financial mismanagement emerged all of which the former Fox News host...

The top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Jack Reed, tried to give Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth different rules for his confirmation hearing than Biden's Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin had.The post

Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's nominees kick off Tuesday with Pete Hegseth appearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Hegseth, Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, had a rocky rollout as allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking and financial mismanagement emerged all of which the former Fox News host denies. He has appeared to...

CONFIRMATION HEARINGS BEGIN... HEGSETH TAKES THE STAGE AS DEMS TRY TO TAKE HIM OUT... FOX: Pete Hegseth heads to Capitol Hill for fiery hearing on his record, plans to shake up PentagonPete Hegseth is set to take the hot seat before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday in a hearing that is sure to break out into fireworks.

Sen. Jack Reed (R.I.), the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, called the FBIs background check of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trumps nominee to lead the Pentagon, insufficient. The FBIs background check of Hegseth did not include material from a woman who accused the nominee of sexual misconduct in 2017. You and I have...

Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's nominees kick off Tuesday with Pete Hegseth appearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Hegseth, Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, had a rocky rollout as allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking and financial mismanagement emerged all of which the former Fox News host denies. He has appeared to...

Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseths opening statement was repeatedly interrupted by several protesters who were swiftly removed from the hearing room after disturbing his confirmation proceedings with shouts and cries. At least three protesters were removed from the room by Capitol police, prompting Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) to angrily admonish...

Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's nominees kick off on Tuesday with Pete Hegseth appearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Hegseth, Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, had a rocky rollout as allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking and financial mismanagement emerged all of which the former Fox News host denies. He has appeared...

Sen. Jack Reed (R.I), the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, told Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trumps pick to head the Department of Defense, that he is plainly unqualified and lacks the necessary character to lead the nations armed forces. I do not believe that you are qualified to meet the overwhelming demands of...