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

U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel spoke Sunday, their two offices said, as the White ...

Senate Republicans are urging President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees to resist taking the bait from Democrats when their ...

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 ...

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Bondi is expected to receive broad support from Republicans but face sharp questions from Democrats who have concerns about ...

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

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has publicly faced senators for the first time.

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

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced that he will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, increasing the nominee’s chances of becoming the next head ...

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