Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, faced stiff criticism from Democrats and some Republicans—requiring a tie-breaking ...

New revelations in a sworn affidavit from Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law accuse Hegseth of causing his second wife to fear for ...

Sen. Jack Reed released details from an affidavit alleging that Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth's ex-wife feared for her safety during her marriage.

As part of the confirmation process, the FBI conducts background checks of nominees. FBI investigations focus on "character and conduct" and are completed "as expeditiously as possible," according to ...

As part of the confirmation process, the FBI conducts background checks of nominees. FBI investigations focus on "character and conduct" and are completed "as expeditiously as possible," according ...