Armed Services panel moves Hegseth nomination forward
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved the nomination of Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick to run the Defense Department.
Robert Salesses picked as acting defense secretary before Pete Hegseth gets confirmed
Robert Salesses will serve as the acting defense secretary until President Donald Trump's nominee, Pete Hegseth, gets confirmed by the Senate.
Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations
Hegseth Vows Pentagon Is All-In on Trump’s Mass Deportation Push
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived at the Pentagon Monday vowing to support President Donald Trump’s mass deportations, saying military involvement is “something the Defense Department absolutely will continue to do.
Pete Hegseth Lays Out Three Ways He'll Work to Implement Trump's Mission
The newly sworn-in defense secretary outlined plans on Saturday to advance the president's defense priorities.
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon
A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.
Acting Defense secretary sworn in as Hegseth awaits confirmation
The Pentagon on Monday swore in Robert G. Salesses as the acting secretary of Defense while President Trump’s nominee Pete Hegseth awaits Senate confirmation. Salesses was sworn in just after noon, according to a Defense official.
Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate
Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two Republicans oppose him.
McConnell stands up: Voting no Pete Hegseth should be his declaration of independence from Donald Trump
As Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell engineered many of the wins of Donald Trump’s first term, but he was right Friday night to finally say no to Trump in opposing the unqualified Pete
Hegseth hits back at misconduct allegations in contentious hearing
Spotted in the crowd were Sean Parnell, a former Army Ranger and conservative media personality, and Tim Kennedy, an ex-UFC fighter and former Green Beret. The group, which was buzzing with excitement ahead of the hearing, appeared to cheer for Hegseth and shout "USA!" as the hearing got underway.
New sheriff in town — Hegseth wastes no time bringing change to the Pentagon
A flurry of military-focused executive orders from the White House on Monday meant newly-confirmed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first day on the job would be anything but leisurely.
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The changes that could be in store for the Pentagon as Hegseth takes charge
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.
Hegseth Promises ‘Shift’ at Pentagon and a Focus on Immigration
Whatever is needed at the border will be provided,” Pete Hegseth, the new defense secretary, told reporters on Monday.