Connor O'Brien

The Pentagon pick backtracked after conversations with Republican senators seen as potential swing votes.

The Senate minority leader’s comments, a rare rebuke of the president-elect, set up a potential clash with the incoming administration.

Andrew McKenna would be the latest Pentagon pick without experience in the building.

Lawmakers removed some of the most controversial provisions during negotations on a final bill.

The meeting is Hegseth's first with a Democratic member of the committee that will handle his confirmation process.

Critics warn the transfer of a D.C. National Guard unit puts the nation’s capital in jeopardy.

The Defense Department pick backtracked on past positions and gave a broad denial of the sexual assault allegations against him.

“How many senators have shown up drunk to vote at night?” one Republican senator asked in support of the Pentagon chief pick.

The Defense secretary nominee faces sudden Republican opposition.

His approval could smooth the process for other controversial Trump picks.