Many Republicans on the committee, including Tuberville, praised Hegseth and largely ignored questions about his character or experience.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. listens at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) AP

Senator Tommy Tuberville is so excited for Donald Trump to keep chasing the Panama Canal that he’s now imagining his own fantastical version of events where the U.S. uses the waterway to wage war on China.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville unveiled his updated senior staff last week and vowed to “go on the offense” this year in support of President-elect Donald Trump.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's choice to head up the Pentagon, faced a Senate confirmation grilling from the Armed Services Committee.

Matthew Lohmeier was removed from his command role in 2021 after a media appearance where he endorsed political conspiracy views.

It's unclear who'll take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.

President-elect Trump announced Friday that Matthew Lohmeier will serve as the under secretary of the Air Force.  “Matt is a former fighter pilot, and Space Force Squadron Commander, who has

Troy Meink's specialization in space could upend the priorities of a service typically dominated by Air Force interests.

The federal government’s ability to regulate immigration, a basic function of any nation, is broken. Over the past four years, some eight million people settled in the United States, and most of them did so unlawfully.

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – It’s the second day of confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees on Capitol Hill. Secretary of State nominee Florida Senator Marco Rubio and the nominee for attorney general Pam Bondi are scheduled Wednesday.

It has officially been two weeks since newly-elected Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand began his term. Tuesday night, he attended his first city commission meeting since starting in his new role. (Jan.