Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.

Pete Hegseth’s confirmation Senate hearing is off to a heated start, with Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) laying into him and denouncing his misogyny, racism, and terrible conduct. Hegseth is the first and most controversial of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks to sit for his Senate confirmation.

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,

Sen. Jack Reed released details from an affidavit alleging that Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth's ex-wife feared for her safety during her marriage.

Unredacted affidavit contains previously unreported allegation about Pete Hegseth's behavior toward second wife Hegseth has denied all allegations in the affidavit, which was written by his former sister-in-law.

President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, sparred with Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) over his use of an insult for military lawyers. During Hegseth’s confirmation hearing ...

A new affidavit provided to senators claims secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth made his ex-wife feel unsafe at times. Senators are reviewing it.

Sen. Jack Reed (R.I), the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, told Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to head the Department of Defense, that he is plainly unqualified and

Pete Hegseth sneered after Sen. Jack Reed ripped him apart during introductions for his much-anticipated Senate confirmation hearing. The former Fox News commentator and U.S. Army veteran was called out as grossly disqualified by Reed,

Sen. Jack Reed (D., R.I.) said currently serving troops have received emails threatening to be fired for supporting current policies, including diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI. When Reed asked if Pete Hegseth was aware of the emails,

None of the 13 Democrats on the Armed Services Committee appeared to believe Hegseth, an Army veteran and Fox News personality, was qualified to run one of the largest and most complex institutions in the world.

The top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee told Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth he’s unsuitable to lead a department with 3.5 million service members and civilian employees and an annual budget of nearly $900 billion.