Negotiations in Doha for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal are in their "final stages", says Qatar's foreign ministry ...

Francis Chung/POLITICO Entering his confirmation hearing to become secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth had been dogged by questions about his alcohol use, sexual assault allegations levied against him ...

Some 8500 firefighters from at least seven states and two foreign countries prevented the fires from growing for a second ...

U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday to provide federal support to address massive energy needs for ...

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

A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.

In a private vote, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved Mr. Hegseth’s nomination strictly along party lines on a vote ...

Pete Hegseth faced an important test on Tuesday — but he didn't just have to prove himself to the senators who immediately ...

A senator told Hegseth: "I suggest you do a little homework before you prepare for these types of negotiations." ...

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will hold a press conference on Wednesday in Doha where his ...

President Trump’s most controversial cabinet pick is one step closer to taking office. The nomination of Pete Hegseth for ...