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

Dave McCormick's vote helped Hegseth overcome three GOP defections for be confirmed as secretary of defense. Democrat John ...

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

The 44-year-old veteran and former Fox News host was sworn into office Saturday after facing allegations of sexual misconduct ...

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th U.S. secretary of defense after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in a ...

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

Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Department of Defense on Saturday, after a narrow vote in the Senate. The vote on Friday night was initially 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance then casting the ...

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.

The former Fox News host faced allegations about sexual assault and excessive drinking, which he called smears.

Mr Hegseth was installed at the head of the Pentagon only after US Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie in the Senate to ...

Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial ...