Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth's announcement followed a heated exchange with Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing earlier this week.

The Department of Defense is the largest employer in the United States, sending out paychecks to 2.1 million service members and more than 770,000 civilians. Its annual budget — $900 billion ...

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, faced stiff criticism from Democrats and some Republicans—requiring a tie-breaking vote from JD Vance.

"This is basic, 101 stuff for someone who wants to be secretary of defense, and he couldn't answer any of them."

Republicans appear poised to confirm Trump’s controversial nominee to lead the government’s largest and most complex agency

Pete Hegseth is closer to Senate confirmation as Trump's Defense secretary despite controversy and allegations of serious impropriety.

Both U.S. senators representing Illinois slammed the confirmation of Pete Hegseth to be the new defense secretary.

Donald Trump’s rookie team face their first major crisis on their own doorstep with many of them just days into their jobs as the inquest begins into how the air collision over the Potomac could have happened.

One of President Donald Trump’s early initiatives is already bearing fruit: Google Maps said Monday that it would change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and Denali to Mount McKinley for users in the United States.

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The Senators’ resolution “recognizes the contribution, bravery, and sacrifices of women serving in combat roles in the Armed Forces; and encourages the continued celebration of the achievements of women in the Armed Forces to inspire future generations,” noting specifically that:

The 44-year-old veteran and former Fox News host was sworn into office Saturday after facing allegations of sexual misconduct, misogynistic and racist comments, and mismanaged finances at two organizations.