Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was sworn in on Saturday, issued a statement outlining his top priorities for the Pentagon under President Trump. “It is the privilege of a lifetime to

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first day at the Pentagon is expected to include an array of executive orders, including “removing DEI inside the Pentagon, reinstating troops who were pushed out because of Covid mandates” and an “Iron Dome for America.

President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate.

Robert Salesses will serve as President Donald Trump’s acting defense secretary as the nomination of Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department lingers in the Senate.

Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.

Rarely has a Cabinet nominee faced such wide-ranging concerns about his experience and behavior as Hegseth, particularly for such a high-profile role leading the U.S. military.

Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of U.S. Defense, Pete Hegseth ... have expressed concerns that Hegseth would, as Defense secretary, politicize the department and take on unnecessary ...

The vote came amid concerns about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and abusive behavior toward women.

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House is generating turbulence at the Pentagon, where his new defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed to bring change.

New Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says there will soon be more executive orders from President Trump as he seeks to reshape and revamp the U.S. military. Hegseth arrived at the Pentagon Monday

Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth announced he would fire "every general who carried water for Obama and Biden." This is the first such operation in U.S. history. Until now, every administration has adhered strictly to the principle of not interfering in the internal affairs of the military.