The secretary of defense has been accused of alcohol abuse and various forms of misconduct — allegations he has denied.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered senior military and Defense Department officials to draw up plans to cut 8 percent ...

In our news wrap Saturday, Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense ... The vote was 59 to 34. The former South Dakota governor said her top priority is border security and immigration enforcement.

“Pete’s next,” the senator said ... record and conceded that the allegations surrounding Hegseth were “very disturbing.” The South Carolina Republican said the controversies surrounding ...

With President Trump at the helm and Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, Americans now believe that military force will be exercised judiciously and righteously. Hegseth himself noted that ...

Good morning! JPMorgan stands by DEI, brand safety isn't Meta's top priority anymore, and Pete Hegseth was just barely confirmed. The 50-50 vote required Vice President JD Vance to serve as a ...

Pete Hegseth has officially been confirmed as the next U.S. Secretary of Defense after a tense 50-50 vote in the Senate, with Vice President JD Vance stepping in to break the tie. The confirmation ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ... the first counterpart Hegseth spoke to over the phone upon entering office, though the secretary has since held calls with Japan and South Korea’s defense ...

Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.The vote ... John Thune of South Dakota was elected as the new Senate majority ...

WASHINGTON — When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official day on Monday morning, he will face a daunting array of issues to tackle — from global conflicts and border security ...