Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in his opening remarks that he doesn't believe Pete Hegseth is qualified to lead the Pentagon. “We must acknowledge the concerning public reports against you,

Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed expressed criticism toward Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing as defense secretary on Tuesday morning.

Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed expressed concerns about Defense Secretary nominee Peter Hegseth's qualifications following their meeting ahead of next week's confirmation hearing.

Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed met with president-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Wednesday.

The affidavit describes Hegseth’s treatment of his second wife, Samantha, and alleges repeat drunkenness and a domestic situation where Samantha Hegseth had a safe word to indicate if she was in

Rhode Island’s senior senator took center stage Tuesday during the confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for U.S. defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.

With homelessness on the rise, Rhode Island leaders have announced more than $17 million in federal grants to address the crisis.

Sen. Jack Reed, Rhode Island Democrat, announced his opposition to Mr. Hegseth’s confirmation before asking any questions during the Tuesday confirmation hearing. “These are perilous times ...

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Defense secretary is publicly facing senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats — and praise from Republicans ...

Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed tells Pete Hegseth he does not believe he is qualified for the role as defense secretary during Tuesday's confirmation hearing.

Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, told Pete Hegseth that he was not qualified to lead the Pentagon.

Democrats said Hegseth’s lack of experience, his past comments about women and Black troops and allegations of excessive drinking, and sexual misconduct, make him unfit to serve. Republicans described him as "unconventional" but an “excellent choice.