Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.

Pete Hegseth vowed to foster a "warrior culture" at the Pentagon and be a "change agent." He did not address the allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking, focusing instead on his combat experience.

The new administration is set to face significant challenges, including heightened geopolitical tensions, economic recovery, and domestic political polarisation.

Jon “Tracer” Treacy, who briefly ran for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in 2019, said Trump’s choice for defense secretary, former television news host Pete Hegseth, lacks the character, experience and integrity to serve in such a crucial role in the government.

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks will undergo Senate confirmation hearings this week, starting on January 14.

The next president plans to strip job protections from some 50,000 career federal employees, allowing them to be replaced by handpicked loyalists who would take positions deep within the workings of government.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Defense, will answer questions Tuesday in a public hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Six of President-elect Trump's nominees are facing senators on Wednesday, including Sen. Marco Rubio and Pam Bondi.

TikTok said it will shut down "temporarily" as of Sunday to comply with a U.S. law that banned the short video app, even as Donald Trump said a reprieve is "likely."

TikTok shut down U.S. operations Saturday night, complying with a U.S. law that banned the short video app, even as Donald Trump said a reprieve is "likely."

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Defense, will answer questions Tuesday in a public hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.