That relationship is raising questions among some senators about whether the nominee will follow the law if confirmed.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signaled Trump would sign executive orders intended to roll back diversity initiatives and shake up the military.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could lead to significant changes in the Pentagon, including a potential transgender ban in the military.
The Senate voted Friday night on the confirmation of Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth.
Hegseth’s first day, four EOs explained, inside the US-Columbia showdown, Trump’s ‘Con Air’ reference, and why he sees DeepSeek as “a positive.”
Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., told a CNN reporter Monday he believes President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has a path to the 50 required votes for Senate confirmation.
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.