Both U.S. senators representing Illinois slammed the confirmation of Pete Hegseth to be the new defense secretary.

Republicans appear poised to confirm Trump’s controversial nominee to lead the government’s largest and most complex agency ...

The Department of Defense ... The order came with President Donald Trump's approval from the White House and will remain in place until his pick for defense secretary is confirmed and directs ...

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth's announcement followed a heated exchange with Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing earlier this week.

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WASHINGTON – Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon ... lower the standards so he can do the job," Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-IL., told USA TODAY.