Pete Hegseth Narrowly Confirmed as Trump’s Defense Secretary in Tie-Breaking Vote
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.
Pete Hegseth Promised To Stop Drinking if Confirmed as Secretary of Defense. Here's What He Said
The secretary of defense has been accused of alcohol abuse and various forms of misconduct — allegations he has denied.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says 'no more DEI at Department of Defense': 'No exceptions'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Department of Defense would be following President Trump's orders immediately and end DEI programs.
Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off allegations of sexual assault,
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations
A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization with nearly 2.1 million service members, about 780,000 civilians and a budget of $850 billion.
Trump 'surprised' about Republican senators who oppose Pete Hegseth
At the White House, President Donald Trump said he was surprised that two senators have publicly said they'll vote against his nominee to lead the Defense Department.
Pete Hegseth sworn in as Trump’s defense secretary
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.
Who is Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary?
Among President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for top positions in his administration, Pete Hegseth is one of the most controversial to face Senate confirmation hearings.
Vance breaks tie in Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth; Trump tours wildfire damage in California
President Donald Trump traveled to California to survey the wildfire damage in his first presidential visit since his inauguration.
Trump, Republicans celebrate Pete Hegseth’s defense secretary confirmation
Newly-confirmed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth received strong praise from President Trump and other Republicans following a nail-biting Senate vote Friday night that will see him take command of the Pentagon.
Pete Hegseth Lays Out Three Ways He'll Work to Implement Trump's Mission
The newly sworn-in defense secretary outlined plans on Saturday to advance the president's defense priorities.
Mitch McConnell's Vote Against Hegseth Raises Eyebrows Among Trump Critics
"McConnell spent his life creating this crisis...Only at the end does he find a conscience," political commentator Wajahat Ali wrote.
John M. Crisp: Peter Hegseth and Pam Bondi won't say no
Why is President Donald Trump so committed to having the minimally qualified Pete Hegseth at the head of the Department of ...
Monday briefing: Trump and Colombia standoff; Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem; Los Angeles fires; Super Bowl LIX; and more
The U.S. and Colombia settled a tense standoff over deportations. Two key Trump Cabinet picks were confirmed by the Senate this weekend. Displaced Palestinians are returning home to devastated ...
Middle East live updates: Crowds trek into northern Gaza amid fragile ceasefire
Long lines of Palestinians -- some kneeling to kiss the soil as they stepped into the northern part of the strip -- were ...
From tariffs to border crackdown, Donald Trump’s busy first week back in office
It has been a week since Donald Trump returned to the White House. On his first day back, he signed a flurry of executive ...
Hegseth: Removal of Tuskegee Airmen video after DEI order ‘will not stand’
U.S. Air Force reportedly reversed course Sunday on its decision to remove the videos following President Donald Trump’s ...
Donald Trump News Live Updates: After US tariff call, Columbia’s President Gustavo agrees to Trump’s terms on migrants
Hours after Trump announced sanctions on Colombia, Colombian President Gustavo also announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods ...
North Dakota politicians have hopes for U.S. military under Secretary Pete Hegseth
Yesterday, Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th United States secretary of defense. And North Dakota politicians are ...