Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) was enthusiastic for Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote for secretary of defense, expressing how important it is for Hegseth to be confirmed given the “dangerous” times the United States is facing.

Sen. Roger Wicker, SAS Committee chairman, announced late Wednesday night that Hegseth still had the backing of Senate Republicans.

I haven’t criticized former clients, but watching my old friend debase himself before a manifestly unqualified Pentagon nominee forces my hand.

The Senate on Friday evening narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the new secretary of defense. Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon was approved

Vice President Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement to win Senate approval.

Lawmakers pressed for new solutions Tuesday to the Pentagon’s chronic problem of speeding up the defense acquisition process and deploying new technology in an increasingly adversarial world.

Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, faces a potential ... Examiner previously reported. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), SAS Committee chairman, announced ...

Every one of Hegseth’s predecessors emphasized unity and a diverse military as key to national progress and defense.

Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, faces tough questions from senators on Russia, Syria and Edward Snowden.

President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) as his nominee for secretary of homeland security on November 12, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate confirmation. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security ...

Bessent received a bachelor's degree from Yale University in 1984. After graduating, Bessent worked at Brown Brothers Harriman and Kynikos Associates. [5] In 1991, Bessent began working at Soros Fund Management (SFM), where he was the firm's head of ...