The United States was represented by newly minted Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who seemed to revel in standing out from ...

The Pentagon is preparing to undergo $50 billion in budget cuts to 'woke' programs that focused on climate change, energy and ...

WASHINGTON – 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 ...

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WASHINGTON — An affidavit by a former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth ... obtained by USA TODAY, was first reported by NBC News. Among the allegations she made: Hegseth's second wife sought ...

Every one of Hegseth’s predecessors emphasized unity and a diverse military as key to national progress and defense. Ad Policy For the first time since being confirmed, US Secretary of Defense ...

“Those who do not comply will no longer work here,” Pete Hegseth said in a handwritten notice saying diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives were not welcome at the Pentagon. By Eric ...

Vice President Vance defended new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him a “disrupter” who will prove “incredibly necessary.” Vance joined CBS News’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday ...

Pete Hegseth, confirmed by the Senate ... Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Hegseth has strengths – but also serious problems Hegseth is a 20-year Army National Guard ...

As U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, his choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, came under close scrutiny. News media reports shone a spotlight on the former "Fox ...

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. Hegseth, a former Fox News host ...

Washington — The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense, approving President Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon after a contentious battle over his nomination.