Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, ending weeks of speculation about whether she would stand in ...

The former Fox News host faced allegations about sexual assault and excessive drinking, which he called smears.

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in ...

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defence pick, has three wives and seven children, with a personal life marked by controversy.

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was confirmed as Defense Secretary Friday night on a narrow vote in the U.S. Senate, a ...

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth paid his sexual assault accuser $50,000 in a settlement agreement with the woman, identified only as Jane Doe, according to a source familiar with the matter.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth ... investigation because Hegseth was concerned that she was prepared to sue and that could have gotten him fired from Fox News, where he was a popular host.

Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth ... Fox News host as the leader of the Pentagon for the next four years. All 47 Democrats who participated in the cloture vote opposed Hegseth, 44 ...

His mother appeared on Fox News to take back her statements after Trump nominated Hegseth. More:Pete Hegseth sister-in-law, in new signed testimony, says he raged at ex-wife Republicans on the ...