The new defense secretary faced intense questioning about past drinking habits during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Pete Hegseth told Gen. Mark Milley, a longtime foe of President Trump, that the Pentagon is revoking his security detail and ...

A new Defense Department task force will look for ways to further limit diversity and inclusion programs throughout military ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to quickly comply with President Donald Trump's border executive orders upon arriving ...

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into retired general Mark Milley — who often clashed with ...

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 ...

Whatever is needed at the border will be provided,” Pete Hegseth, the new defense secretary, told reporters on Monday.

When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official day on Monday morning, he will face a daunting array of issues ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday moved to strike race and sex as considerations for military promotions, with plans for a new Pentagon task force to promote “merit-based, color-blind ...

Courtney Kube, NBC News National Security Correspondent joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White with reaction from inside the ...

Those who do not comply will no longer work here,” Pete Hegseth said in a handwritten notice saying diversity, equity and ...