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

Kentucky men’s basketball freshman Trent Noah talks to the media after the Wildcats’ 74-69 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tennessee. In his ...

“WTF? Mitch McConnell immediately walked over and CELEBRATED with the Democrats after voting against Hegseth This man HAS TO ...

The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that ...

"McConnell spent his life creating this crisis...Only at the end does he find a conscience," political commentator Wajahat Ali wrote.

The former Fox News host was confirmed Friday night with Vice President JD Vance casting a tie-breaking vote to end a controversial confirmation process.

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.

Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his ...

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in ...

The unusually narrow confirmation came after questions from members in both parties over Hegseth’s qualifications.

In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has openly challenged or rebuked him at ...

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