Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary barring twists in the GOP-led Senate.

Among his first actions in office, new Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is expected to issue a variety of orders targeting crime.

The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed ...

None of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees can be confirmed until he takes office on Jan. 20 – and expect a traffic jam ...

In November, the US Justice Department charged an Iranian man in connection with an alleged plot ordered by Iran's elite ...