The question isn’t why the defense secretary faced pushback at U.S. European Command headquarters; the question is whether he’ll see more protests soon.

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

Secretary of State Pete Hegseth on Tuesday struggled to say “e pluribus unum,” fumbling the traditional motto before U.S.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Pete Hegseth’s ex-wife recently gave a new statement to the FBI about the defense nominee’s alcohol use, according to two sources familiar with the matter, an issue that has become a source of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Republican lawmakers celebrated after the Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary on Friday. The Senate was split 50-50, with three Republicans — Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska ...

“We've all made mistakes. I've made mistakes,” he said. Addressing Pete Hegseth’s wife, he said, “Jennifer, thank you for loving him through that mistake, because the only reason why I'm ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Defense, is set to face his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday. “There’s big issues of character that have ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be defense secretary, is joined by his wife, Jennifer Rauchet, as he speaks with reporters after meeting with Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME ...

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) speaks during the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be defense secretary, on Tuesday ...