Trump’s Pentagon pick has denied the allegations, calling them part of a ‘smear campaign.’

President Donald Trump has named an acting secretary of defense until his nominee, Pete Hegseth, gets confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in his opening remarks that he doesn't believe Pete Hegseth is qualified to lead the Pentagon. “We must acknowledge the concerning public reports against you,

Democrats said Hegseth’s lack of experience, his past comments about women and Black troops and allegations of excessive drinking, and sexual misconduct, make him unfit to serve. Republicans described him as "unconventional" but an “excellent choice.

Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed met with president-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Wednesday.

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law has added another layer of difficulty to his confirmation chances. Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon was accused Tuesday of making his second wife “fear for her safety” during their marriage between 2010 and 2017,

Pete Hegseth vowed to restore “warrior ethos ... much less being confirmed as the Secretary of Defense,” said Sen. Jack Reed (D-Rhode Island). Hegseth insisted that he reveres all service ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump ... saying that may just be what makes him an “excellent choice.” Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed, the committee’s top Democrat ...

Hegseth says he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” as Republicans demand new and strong leadership at the Pentagon.

Amid Tuesday's Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee ... and Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the committee's most senior Democrat, met separately with FBI officials for over an hour on Friday.