WASHINGTON—Republican senators said that they want closer scrutiny of President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense ...

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is making the rounds on Capitol Hill this week, meeting with GOP senators whose votes ...

At least six GOP senators are not currently comfortable supporting Hegseth, following allegations concerning drinking and his treatment of women, sources told NBC News.

There’s more trouble with Donald Trump’s cabinet picks. Allegations have come out about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nomination for ...

Trump's political appointees could undergo FBI background checks after the transition team entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Justice Department.

There was bipartisan pressure on Trump to have FBI background checks of his Cabinet picks. Some have been under scrutiny over ...

Senate Democrats staged dramatic showdowns to protest nominations during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term in office.