As most Republicans have fallen in line with Trump's agenda, one former ally is pushing back and testing his own power in ...

Hegseth has a history of supporting controversial policies, including using the US military to put down domestic riots, ...

Pete Hegseth, confirmed by the Senate as Defense secretary Friday night in a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie, takes over leadership of the Pentagon at a time of great ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has a sterling educational background, but many have argued he was not qualified for his current position.

As U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, his choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, came under close scrutiny. News media reports shone a spotlight on the former "Fox ...

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary Saturday morning, declaring it an "honor of a lifetime," and he promised to put America first by bringing peace through strength. Hegseth ...

Washington — The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense, approving President Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon after a contentious battle over his nomination.

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth ... allies to support Hegseth stood by his nomination, echoing his claims of a “smear” campaign against him. A Princeton and Harvard graduate ...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the new defense ... President Donald Trump nominated Hegseth, a Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran and former Fox News ...

Pete Hegseth — a former Fox News personality who has been accused of sexual assault, alcohol abuse, mismanaging two nonprofits he helmed, and a litany of other indiscretions — has been ...