A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, who now chairs the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee, talked about what it means for our country and South Mississippi.

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law gave an affidavit to the Senate Armed Services Committee accusing him of being “abusive” toward his second ex-wife, according to a copy of the affidavit obtained by CNN.

Pete Hegseth’s ex-wife recently gave a new statement to the FBI about the defense nominee’s alcohol use, according to two sources familiar with the matter, an issue

The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off allegations of sexual assault,

An attorney for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth sent a letter to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) on Wednesday, attempting to discredit new allegations detailed in a

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill were shaken by the news. Sen. Roger Wicker (R., Miss.) opened a meeting of the Senate Armed Services Committee with a moment of silence. Daniel Driscoll, President Trump’s nominee for secretary of the Army,

Pentagon acquisition reform is a near-annual legislative priority that continues to enjoy bipartisan support in Congress, with the Senate Armed Services Committee holding a hearing on defense innovation this week that highlighted the broad agreement between Republicans,

I introduced a bill that would create a permanent, comprehensive ban on the use of taxpayer funding for abortion. The U.S. Congress regularly passes measures that make it

Congressman Mike Rogers is ready to focus on China, Russia and investing in defense capabilities as chair of the House Armed Services Committee in the 119th Congress.

Lawmakers pressed for new solutions Tuesday to the Pentagon’s chronic problem of speeding up the defense acquisition process and deploying new technology in an increasingly adversarial world.

The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that mirrors America.