CNN’s Manu Raju says former Republican senate leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) voted “no” against Pete Hegseth’s confirmation for Defense Secretary indicating McConnell may be a bit of a wild card in the Republican Senate caucus.

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law gave an affidavit to the Senate Armed Services Committee accusing him of being “abusive” toward his second ex-wife, according to a copy of the affidavit obtained by CNN.

Pete Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law sent an affidavit to the Senate Armed Services Committee regarding his nomination.

The Senate narrowly voted to confirm embattled Pete Hegseth as secretary of the Department of Defense, in a major win for President Donald Trump and his new administration.

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth has come under increased scrutiny over allegations of sexual misconduct and alcoholism.

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 ...

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law gave an affidavit to the Senate Armed Services Committee accusing him of being “abusive” toward his second ex-wife, according to a copy of the affidavit ...

The memo specifies that the pause will not affect Social Security or Medicare benefits, nor does it include “assistance provided directly to individuals.”

The secretary of defense has been accused of alcohol abuse and various forms of misconduct — allegations he has denied.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — Trump’s controversial pick to serve as Health and Human Services secretary — will face a confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee. Kennedy will sit before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee the following day.

Pete Hegseth, a former combat veteran and TV news show host, says he will be a "change agent" and a "warrior" for the department as Republicans demand new and strong leadership in the Pentagon.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is far from confirmed as secretary of Health and Human Services, but the prognosis got better on Thursday. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, a key swing vote in the Senate, reportedly told CNN's Manu Raju that Kennedy handled himself well in his hearings so far.