Pete Hegseth is widely expected to face the steepest uphill battle of any nominee for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet.

President-elect Donald Trump has stood behind Pete Hegseth, his controversial nominee for secretary of Defense.

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Hegseth is set to begin confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill. In his opening statement obtained by NBC News, he leans into his outside perspective. “It’s time to give someone with dust on his boots ...

The Senate battle to confirm President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks will begin in earnest on Tuesday, as his controversial ...

Bondi is expected to receive broad support from Republicans but face sharp questions from Democrats who have concerns about ...

Trump's picks to lead four federal agencies testified without the flashes of anger that marked Pete Hegseth and Pam Bondi's ...

Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Defense faced questions over past comments on women serving in the military and ...

The confirmation process for President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Cabinet is underway. After a Tuesday hearing with ...

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – It’s the second day of confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees on Capitol ...

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Some are expected to have smooth confirmation paths, like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, while others, like defense ...