Last week, writing about Pete Hegseth’s hearing to be confirmed as secretary of defense, New York Times columnist David Brooks condemned the Senate committee’s Democrats for obsessing over the nominee ...

Democrats accuse Republicans of rushing Hegseth confirmation despite questions on qualifications, past - Democrats accused Republicans of speeding up Hegseth’s nomination amid the numerous allegations ...

The Republican-led chamber, requiring only a simple majority, voted to clear a procedural step and set the stage for confirmation likely this weekend.

The vote may indicate whether fresh allegations about his personal conduct that surfaced this week are enough to stop his confirmation.