The secretaries of defense and state will play key roles in U.S. policy on Israel, but Hegseth and Rubio faced little scrutiny on Palestinian suffering.

Some current and former defense leaders and veterans are questioning whether Hegseth would be able to enforce discipline in the ranks.

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Pete Hegseth's lawyer said he "performed superbly" in his appearance before senators amid criticism after he appeared not to know what the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has publicly faced senators for the first time.

Donald Trump’s controversial nominee could soon be confirmed by Republicans to lead the Department of Defense.

Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon endured fierce Democratic grilling over everything from his inexperience, alleged drinking and his past opposition to women in combat to emerge largely unscathed among Republicans at his confirmation hearing.

In a critical Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, managed to sidestep major opposition from GOP members despite facing serious allegations.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Tuesday expressed strong support for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, praising the combat veteran’s cautious approach to military intervention.

Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for confirmation.

At the confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin used his allotted seven minutes, primarily, to go after Democrats who were trying to make the argument that Hegseth is not qualified for the job because of a lack of experience and concerning issues in his past.