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

The secretary of defense has been accused of alcohol abuse and various forms of misconduct — allegations he has denied.

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

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.

Pete Hegseth, confirmed by the Senate as defense secretary Friday night in a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance ...

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

The Selfless Chivalry of Pete Hegseth and the Selfish Chauvinism Promoting Women in Close Combat During his confirmation ...

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 ...

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.

Hegseth responded at the heated Senate confirmation hearing that he couldn't tell Duckworth the exact number of ASEAN nations, but that “I know we have allies in South Korea and Japan in AUKUS ...

North Korea pulled out in 2003 to pursue nuclear weapons. Pete Hegseth, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, testifies before a Senate Committee on Armed ...