Why Pete Hegseth’s scandal-plagued record didn’t derail his nomination
As the dust settles on the fight over Pete Hegseth's nomination, his confirmation is emblematic of a larger truth about the state of Republican politics.
Armed man at Capitol threatened to kill Scott Bessent, Pete Hegseth, Mike Johnson
An armed man arrested at the U.S. Capitol said he planned to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of Defense ...
Key senators receive Pete Hegseth's FBI background check days out from confirmation hearing
Democrats have expressed concern over the delay and how thorough the report on Trump’s embattled defense secretary pick will ...
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Pete Hegseth could lead troops who’d face getting fired for actions he’s done in the past
WASHINGTON — If Pete Hegseth were still in uniform ... Asked whether that had given Trump’s team pause, transition spokesman Brian Hughes said “all nominees and appointees will comply with the ...
Hegseth Promises ‘Shift’ at Pentagon and a Focus on Immigration
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived on Monday for his first full day leading the Pentagon, vowing to support President ...
Air Force reinstates Tuskegee Airmen training following backlash from Pete Hegseth and Katie Britt
The Air Force has reinstated a course on the first Black pilots unit after it was yanked to comply with President Donald ...
As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here’s what changes could be in store
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 ...
Hegseth’s Views May Clash With Reality at the Pentagon
The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that ...