Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, faced scrutiny over his level of experience and personal conduct in a

Senators, especially Democratic members, grilled Hegseth over his record, his tattoos, and his views on women in the military.

The Senate begins holding confirmation hearings Tuesday for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, starting with Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent his Senate confirmation hearings on Tuesday, where senators scrutinized his fitness for the role due to his past as a combat veteran and TV host.

Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Committee on Armed Services yesterday in his bid to become Donald Trump's secretary of defense. Hegseth's nomination is among the most controversial of Trump's picks,

This week's news included Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing and the top Marine general voicing concern over moving Marines to Guam.

President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, soldiers through a contentious hearing ahead of his potential confirmation to the post.

New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz has praised Pete Hegseth for his “flawless” confirmation hearing. Donald Trump's pick for defence secretary faced a grilling in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee for a confirmation hearing.