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

On his first day as defense secretary, Hegseth called Fort Liberty and Fort Moore by their former names, which belonged to ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signaled Trump would sign executive orders intended to roll back diversity initiatives and ...

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 floor E Ring.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has a sterling educational background, but many have argued he was not qualified for his ...

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.

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

In our news wrap Saturday, Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary, the Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland ...

The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that ...

The 44-year-old veteran and former Fox News host was sworn into office Saturday after facing allegations of sexual misconduct ...