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.

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Hamas accepts draft ceasefire deal; Senators question Pete Hegseth in confirmation hearing; Southern California faces new ...

In a critical Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Department ...

Senator Tammy Duckworth criticized Pete Hegseth’s qualifications for Secretary of Defense, citing his lack of experience in managing defense budgets, leading audits, or conducting international ...

Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon endured fierce Democratic grilling over everything from his inexperience, alleged drinking ...

We look at front-page reactions after outgoing US President Joe Biden announces that Israel and Hamas may be close to a ...

Donald Trump has nominated Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, while he has chosen lawyer Pam Bondi for attorney general.

WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing for Jan. 14 for Pete Hegseth ... US says Gaza ceasefire to start on time despite ...

Israel and Hamas on Wednesday agreed a ceasefire to end 15 months of war, with the first hostages set to be released on ...

Here’s the latest for Tuesday, January 14th: More firefighters and aircraft arrive in Los Angeles area. New fire breaks out northwest of L.A.; Israel and Hamas said to be closing in on ceasefire deal; ...