Wicker did not specify what day the vote would take place, but said it could be as late as next Thursday if Senate Democrats do not allow the chamber to speed up the confirmation process.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin bid farewell Friday to the forces and personnel he has led through a tumultuous term that had three major military crises, a global pandemic and a personal brush with cancer that became a flashpoint for the way it was mishandled.

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defense secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski is opposing the nomination of Pete Hegseth to be President Donald Trump's Defense secretary.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin bid farewell Friday ... elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has falsely claimed is his distinction and why he ...

When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring on Monday morning, he will have a daunting array of issues to tackle — from global conflicts and

The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that mirrors America.

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's choice to be defense secretary, gives a thumbs-up at the completion of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee at the Capitol on Jan.

Hegseth's testimony did not delve deeply into how the administration will confront some of the thorniest national security challenges facing the United States.

Defense Secretary Austin will bid farewell Friday following a term that included three major military crises, a global pandemic and a brush with cancer.

Vice President J.D. Vance cast his first tie-breaking vote on Friday night to help the Senate confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, as the nominee convinced just enough Republicans that attacks on his character and qualifications were unfounded.

Trump's executive orders for the Pentagon will fulfill campaign promises that the Republican reiterated during last week's inaugural address.