Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth's announcement followed a heated exchange with Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing earlier this week.

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

On "Forbes Newsroom," Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) slammed Pete Hegseth as unqualified to be Secretary of Defense, and said that Sen. Joni Ernst's (R-IA) and other Republican Senators backing Hegseth are not putting "the national security of America over their own political survival.

"This is basic, 101 stuff for someone who wants to be secretary of defense, and he couldn't answer any of them."

The appointment of the Fox News host as Secretary of Defense is ludicrous because previous presidents have selected individuals who have been 3- or 4- star generals or admirals with

The Senators’ resolution “recognizes the contribution, bravery, and sacrifices of women serving in combat roles in the Armed Forces; and encourages the continued celebration of the achievements of women in the Armed Forces to inspire future generations,” noting specifically that:

Both of Illinois' Democratic senators, Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, voted against Hegseth's confirmation, calling him unqualified for the role.

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

Donald Trump’s rookie team face their first major crisis on their own doorstep with many of them just days into their jobs as the inquest begins into how the air collision over the Potomac could have happened.

MAGA influencer Steve Bannon and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) suggested that Democrats had named too many women senators to the Armed Services Committee. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was testifying before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday,

In an exclusive interview with the Providence Journal, Sen. Jack Reed says Pete Hegseth’s confirmation threatens national security.