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

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faces a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.

President Trump's transition team is quietly confident that Pete Hegseth will survive the latest allegation against him, transition officials and senators tell Axios. Why it matters: Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) hinted Wednesday that she might vote against Hegseth,

Hegseth faces allegations of wrongdoing, including excessive drinking and aggressive actions towards women, which he has largely denied.

The Alaska Republican plans to vote against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.

The Alaska Republican’s decision comes ahead of a crucial test vote to advance Hegseth’s nomination toward confirmation

The usual RINOs may vote against President Donald Trump’s secretary of defense nominee, Pete Hegseth, causing a tie vote.

Hegseth, 44, is a combat veteran and former Fox News host. The committee voted along party lines to advance his nomination to the full Senate.

GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska says she "cannot in good conscience" support Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense.

According to NBC's Julie Tsirkin, the nomination of Fox News personalty Pete Hegseth to be Donald Trump's secretary of defense is teetering after a senior Republican told reporters the party may need Vice President J.