Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on President Trump's plan to pursue a military deterrence similar to Israel's Iron Dome, ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth narrowly secured his nomination to President Donald Trump 's cabinet, nudged into the role ...

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.

Vice President Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and ...

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued President Donald Trump’s vision for the Gaza Strip is a different strategy for peace ...

Hegseth has asked for more than $130,000 to repair a government-furnished home, $49,000 of which is for an ‘emergency’ paint ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s shockingly not-private Venmo account shines a light into the shadowy corners of the ...

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

As you can see in the charts below, some of Trump's nominees have career paths that would be familiar in any presidential ...

Pete Hegseth was sworn into his new position as Secretary of Defense Saturday morning after being confirmed in a contentious Senate vote the night before.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, paid $50,000 to the woman who ...