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

Newly confirmed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered his first official message to service members, emphasizing his ...

Pete Hegseth, the Army combat vet that President-elect Donald Trump has tapped to be defense secretary, is set to argue ...

Pete Hegseth has been sworn in as Secretary of Defense despite a contentious confirmation process and allegations regarding ...

Just hours after his confirmation as defense secretary on Friday night, Pete Hegseth issued his “message to the force” in a ...

Washington − Pete Hegseth was sworn in Saturday as the nation's 29th secretary of defense, joining President Trump's Cabinet ...

Pete Hegseth was confirmed as secretary of defense late Friday after a narrow 50-50 split in the Senate that required a ...

The following is the text of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s, Jan. 25, 2025, initial message to the Pentagon. Secretary ...

The newly sworn-in defense secretary outlined plans on Saturday to advance the president's defense priorities.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday released his priorities for the Pentagon soon after Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tiebreaking vote in the Senate and swore him into office.

Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his ...