Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending his decision to order National Guard troops to provide security during immigrations raids in Los Angeles.

Pete Hegseth was met with bipartisan criticism Wednesday during the Senate defense appropriations subcommittee hearing.

During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing today, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth launches a tirade about NATO allies not contributing enough. He lashes out at Senator Chris Coons, who reminds him of the sacrifices that NATO allies made in Afghanistan.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth admits Russia aggressor in Ukraine war but won’t say who he wants to win - Hegseth accused senators of being against ‘peace’ in the three-year-old conflict

At least three people have turned down potential roles working for the defense secretary and former Fox News host. Supporters say his leadership has been effective.

During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing today, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth provides lengthy and unclear answers when pressed on who he wants to win in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Graham delivered a sharp rebuke of Pete Hegseth over what he saw as a dangerously soft assessment of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intentions. The post Lindsey Graham Blasts Pete Hegseth For Comment About Putin: ‘This is the 1930s All Over!

There have been slim details on the future presidential aircraft and Hegseth declined to offer more information to lawmakers Wednesday.