Richard Blumenthal accused Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary nominee, of not making himself available to meet with senators before his confirmation hearing.

Senators argued that Pete Hegseth does not have the management experience to lead the military's 3.4 million service members and civilians.

Here are five controversies that came up during Pete Hegseth s confirmation hearing They include his views on women in combat, an allegation of sexual assault, and claims that he was unqualified for

Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over a sworn affidavit from the ex-sister-in-law of Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that accuses him of being abusive toward his second wife. The document emerged Tuesday,

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that he paid $50,000 as part of a confidentiality agreement to a woman who alleged he sexually assaulted her,