Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth referred to "Fort Liberty" as "Fort Bragg" on Monday two days after he was sworn in on a razor-thin 51-50 vote in the

As the Senate slouches toward a vote on Pete Hegseth’s nomination as President Donald J. Trump’s secretary of defense, it’s fair to ask: Can this man actually

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

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's choice to be defense secretary, gives a thumbs-up at the completion of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee at the Capitol on Jan.

Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Department of Defense on Saturday, after a narrow vote in the Senate. The vote on Friday night was initially 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance then casting the tie-breaking vote.

President Donald Trump said Monday he will sign a flurry of executive orders focused on the military, including to reinstate troops booted for refusing COVID-19 vaccines and remove

Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on President-elect Trump’s defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, to divest from thousands of dollars worth of defense company stocks held by his wife,

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth steps into his office on the Pentagon's third floor E Ring on Monday morning, he will have a daunting array of issues to tackle — from global conflicts and border security to administrative tasks.

Former National Guard infantry officer and Fox News host Pete Hegseth is preparing to be sworn in as defense secretary following a confirmation vote Friday.

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 narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defense secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.

Hegseth's confirmation is a narrow victory for Trump and supporters who want to see a warrior and change agent lead the Pentagon.