Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017.

The Armed Services Committee is expected to hold Hegseth's confirmation hearing on Tuesday, ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration.

The newly sworn-in defense secretary outlined plans on Saturday to advance the president's defense priorities.

After a few GOP senators, including McConnell, voted against Hegseth for defense secretary, the Senate narrowly voted to confirm him.

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

Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department, is on track to be confirmed as soon as Friday night if his support holds.

Pete Hegseth, confirmed by the Senate as defense secretary Friday night in a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie, takes over leadership of the Pentagon at a time of great turmoil around the world. Let's hope, for our nation's sake, that he's up for the job.

Va., questioned defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth on sexual assaults leveled against him and his failure to disclose the allegation to the Trump transition team, as well as accusations of drinking on the job.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has a sterling educational background, but many have argued he was not qualified for his current position.

The Senate voted 51-50 on Friday night to confirm Hegseth, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.

Washington — The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense, approving President Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon after a contentious battle over his nomination. He was sworn in Saturday morning.