Get the latest news on the transition to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump and a new Congress.

The president-elect discussed the role with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter said.

Hill staffers are watching the Pete Hegseth nomination with little certainty. At least a half-dozen Republican Senators are ...

President-elect Donald J. Trump is weighing his options, even as Pete Hegseth meets with senators to muster support.

Pete Hegseth's lack of senior military experience and alleged alcohol abuse would torpedo any other Secretary of Defense ...

The nomination of Pete Hegseth to be Donald Trump’s secretary of defense is in trouble, a senior Trump transition source tells CNN. Follow for live updates.

Maybe he’s is seriously considering his former rival to replace Pete Hegseth. Or perhaps he’s this Cabinet search’s Mitt ...

Nominee Pete Hegseth will expose generals and admirals who act out of self-interest and will refocus the military on its core ...

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte led a fresh push Wednesday for European countries to ramp up defense spending, a ...

Pete Hegseth, who has already been accused of sexual assault, was forced out of leadership positions at veterans’ advocacy groups amid allegations of financial and sexual misconduct.

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte led a fresh push Wednesday for European countries to ramp up defense spending, a ...

Former Defense Secretary William Cohen underscored the importance of having women in the military, including in combat roles, ...