McConnell didn’t waste time on formalities zeroing in on the Trump administration’s stance on the Russia and putting Pete ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on "who is the aggressor" in the Russia-Ukraine war.

In a searing exchange with Senator Mitch McConnell Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed the mental gymnastics at play as administration officials take a soft approach on Russia amid its ...

A testy exchange between a senator who strongly supports Ukraine aid and the defense secretary revealed a deepening split ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.The vote came down to the wire Friday night, with all Democrats and three ...

Eric Matheny, a right-wing political commentator, wrote on X: "This is Mitch McConnell. 45 years in elected office. Voted against Pete Hegseth. Ukraine is the number one priority. Not gas prices ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine took contrasting approaches to advising ...

Then-defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth attends the Vice... Senator Mitch McConnell, (left), arrives to a news conference after a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol on July ...

WASHINGTON – Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of three Republicans voting against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth on Friday to be secretary of Defense, though his appointment was approved ...