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

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

Recently confirmed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth starts work at the Pentagon on Monday and already he is facing several ...

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

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.

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

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

President Donald Trump isn't the only one in his administration wasting no time establishing the America First agenda he ran on in 2024.

Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial ...

“We will do this in three ways — by restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding our military, and reestablishing deterrence,” the 44-year-old said in a release reminiscent of the opening ...