On Jan. 21, before the Senate took Hegseth's confirmation to a vote, his former sister-in-law came forward with new allegations against him, claiming in an affidavit submitted to the Senate that his second wife, Samantha, feared for her safety and made escape plans, allegedly going so far as to develop a code word that she could use to get help.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday the Pentagon will pursue an Iron Dome-style missile-defense system for the United States, fulfilling a campaign promise by President Trump.

The Air Force has restored the use of training material referring to the storied Tuskegee Airmen after a temporary delay

Newly confirmed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Monday strode into the Pentagon, vowing that the military organization he now leads is fully on board with the policies of the Trump administration,

The Senate’s 50-50 vote for Pete Hegseth marked the second time in history that a vice president was called upon to break the tie to confirm a Cabinet official.

Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defense secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.

Senate Republicans confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, despite allegations of sex abuse, alcohol abuse, and other problematic behavior.

Republican Sen. Susan Collins voted Thursday against advancing President Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, who has faced allegations of heavy drinking, financial mismanagement and abusive behavior toward women.

Hegseth vows to end DEI programs at Pentagon, reinstate troops removed over the rescinded Covid vaccine mandate

“Our next commander in chief selected Pete Hegseth to serve in this role, and after our conversations, hearing from Iowans, and doing my job as a United States Senator, I will support President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense." Ernst, who was the ...