Donald Trump’s controversial nominee could soon be confirmed by Republicans to lead the Department of Defense.

Both U.S. senators representing Illinois slammed the confirmation of Pete Hegseth to be the new defense secretary.

Tammy Duckworth said Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary ... in terms of personnel he’s managed. The Department of Defense employs three million troops and civilian ...

Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., speaks during the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing Tuesday for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump ... to run the Defense Department and ...

WASHINGTON — Wounded Iraq War vet Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and other women on the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday pressed Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth on his views ...

“The leader of the Department of Defense must demonstrate and model ... money off the backs of veterans,” Senator Tammy Duckworth says. Trump Allegedly Did a Town Hall That Was “Rigged ...

Democratic Senators criticized President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, an Iraq ...

Confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s cabinet picks begin this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, ...

FILE - Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be ... the standards of the Secretary of Defense?” Peters asked. Illinois Democrat Tammy Duckworth also asked that, saying ...

He was embraced by other allies, incoming Trump officials and family ... the standards of the Secretary of Defense?” Peters asked. Illinois Democrat Tammy Duckworth also asked that, saying ...