Every one of Hegseth’s predecessors emphasized unity and a diverse military as key to national progress and defense.

For a man who's courted so much controversy, whose first name became a conservative chorus on X and whose nomination prompted ...

Pete Hegseth, a former combat veteran and TV news show host, says he will be a "change agent" and a "warrior" for the department as Republicans demand new and strong leadership in the Pentagon.

So far, three people have been confirmed to Trump’s Cabinet: former Sen. Marco Rubio as the secretary of state, John ...

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in ...

Donald and Melania Trump are stopping in North Carolina, California and Nevada during the first second term trip. Follow along for live updates.

Donald and Melania Trump will stop in North Carolina, California and Nevada during the first trip of his second term. Follow ...

The Republican-led chamber, requiring only a simple majority, voted to clear a procedural step and set the stage for confirmation.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ...