Trump’s second term brings a cabinet unified in prioritizing American economic dominance, often at the expense of U.S.-China relations.

Democrats say Hegseth’s lack of experience, comments about women and Black troops, and allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct make him unfit to serve. Some takeaways from the hearing:

U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin said it's hypocritical to reject Trump's Defense pick: "How many senators have shown up drunk to vote at night?"

Some of Trump's more controversial picks for Cabinet positions are set to face the Senate for confirmation hearings this week.

Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over a sworn affidavit from the ex-sister-in-law of Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that accuses him of being abusive toward his second wife. The document emerged Tuesday,

Pete Hegseth, a former combat veteran and TV news show host, says he will be a "change agent" and a "warrior" for the department as Republicans demand new and strong leadership in the Pentagon.

but Pete Hegseth found a wingman in Oklahoma's Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Mullin went to bat for Hegseth, whose nomination as secretary of defense has been marred by allegations of sexual assault and ...