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During his remarks in a Senate hearing last month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threw a tantrum after being criticized by ...

During his remarks in a Senate hearing last month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rushed to Trump's defense after he was ...

Mike Pence defended Pete Hegseth after Thom Tillis said he wouldn't vote for the Pentagon chief's confirmation again due to his lackluster management ability.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly didn't tell President Trump or seek his permission before ordering a pause in shipments of arms to embattled Ukraine last week.

President Trump referred to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as Secretary of War. Here's what that means.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly’s promotion to vice admiral and assignment to command the 7th Fleet, despite his recent Senate confirmation. Donnelly ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked a Navy admiral's recently approved promotion and command assignment amid criticism over drag shows held aboard his aircraft carrier in the last decade.

Congress must investigate Pete Hegseth’s firing of military branches’ top legal officers by John Ewers, opinion contributor - 07/02/25 7:30 AM ET ...

During his remarks in a Senate hearing in January, Senator Mark Kelly grilled Pete Hegseth over his qualifications to be Secretary of Defense. Hegseth dismissed Kelly's concerns as "anonymous smears." ...