In a combative hearing, no Republicans came out against Pete Hegseth as he made his case to overhaul the Pentagon.

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary is facing senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats and praise from Republicans about his “unconventional” resume. T ...

Roger Wicker, R-Miss., called Hegseth’s nomination “unconventional” but compared him to Trump, saying that may just be what makes him an “excellent choice.” Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed ...