The Senate voted Friday night on the confirmation of Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth.

Pete Hegseth's Christian Reconstructionism is an extremist sect that sees non-believers as second-class citizens.

Every one of Hegseth’s predecessors emphasized unity and a diverse military as key to national progress and defense. Michael ...

The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that ...

President Donald Trump chose from his most loyal supporters when he created his Cabinet and appointed others to key roles within his administration.

Gen. Mark Milley, who earned Trump's spite during his first term, is losing his security clearance and protective detail.

Three cabinet nominees ‒ Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel ‒ faced a questions from Senate confirmation hearings Thursday.

The defense secretary's media background has played a significant role as the department reels from the Army-involved crash ...

Pete Hegseth appeared on Fox & Friends Friday morning, not in his past role as co-host, but as newly appointed Secretary of Defense serving President Trump.

That’s called “jointness,” about which Hegseth knows little. He touted his Army background in the National Guard as a ...

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.

Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, ending weeks of speculation about whether she would stand in ...