Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary Saturday morning, declaring it an “honor of a lifetime," and he promised to ...

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

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

That’s called “jointness,” about which Hegseth knows little. He touted his Army background in the National Guard as a qualification to be secretary of Defense, but just as different cultures, goals ...

Thom Tillis reportedly assured Hegseth’s former sister-in-law that her statement would turn the tide against him.

Hegseth believes students are being raised to “see America as an evil place” because his confining approach to education ...

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 ...

As the dust settles on the fight over Pete Hegseth's nomination, his confirmation is emblematic of a larger truth about the state of Republican politics.

"I think it's the president's choice. That's our system," the retired four-star general said ahead of Friday's Senate vote.

WASHINGTON, DC – Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, pledged during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing on January 14 to ...

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.