The U.S. defense secretary faced questions about his views on female soldiers at his confirmation hearing in mid-January 2025.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the military has begun a probe into the cause of a deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and a Black Hawk military helicopter, looking to understand who was to blame and how the tragedy occurred.

N.C., is going all in on Kash Patel despite being a holdout on Pete Hegseth, whose confirmation came down to the wire.

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

The Senate voted Friday night on the confirmation of Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on X an investigation has been “launched immediately” by the Army and the Defense Department. “Absolutely tragic. Search and rescue efforts still ongoing. Prayers for all impacted souls,

There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring.

Sen. Thom Tillis reportedly told Danielle Hegseth her sworn statement could convince him to oppose the nomination.

President Donald Trump’s controversial choice for defense secretary reported for his first day on the job. Here’s what could be in store for the military under his leadership.

Vice President Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement to win Senate approval.

That’s called “jointness,” about which Hegseth knows little. He touted his Army background in the National Guard as a qualification to be secretary of Defense, but just as different cultures, goals and methods divide allies in a coalition, they also divide military branches.