Pete Hegseth could bring sweeping change as Defense Secretary — but there are limits
Republicans have emphasized their belief that he can reinvigorate the DOD to face threats like China and Russia, while some veterans groups expressed concern he is not qualified to lead such a large organization.
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I'm more qualified than Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary. You might be, too. | Opinion
Pete Hegseth doesn't give a whit about our Constitution. But he has two characteristics that make him perfectly suited to work for President Trump.
Defense secretary nominee Hegseth clears last hurdle before confirmation vote
The Senate Thursday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of Defense, despite reports of misconduct and the objections of Democrats who say he is unqualified.
Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Defense Secretary Nominee Faces New Allegations Of ‘Aggressive’ Behavior
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
King votes against Hegseth for defense secretary
U.S. Sen. Angus King joined Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee Monday in voting against the nomination of former Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense.
Letter: Hegseth unqualified to serve as defense secretary
Angus King for his astute questioning of Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing Jan. 14. I served four years as an enlisted soldier in the United States Army. From the start, I was impressed by the many ways in which military and civilian cultures differ.
Defense Department pauses all social media posts pending review by incoming secretary
In the future, all social media posts from the Department of Defense will reflect an emphasis solely on "warfighting and lethality" under President Donald Trump, Fox News has learned.
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Pentagon announces slate of new officials for second Trump term
Duffey, Trump said in a December social media post, is the nominee to run the Pentagon’s office for acquisition and ...
What Trump's nominee for defense secretary said about renaming Fort Liberty
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee as secretary of defense, has said this about Fort Liberty's name.
Army expects to meet recruiting goals, in dramatic turnaround, and denies ‘wokeness’ is a factor
The U.S. Army expects to meet its enlistment goals for 2025. It's a dramatic turnaround for a service that has struggled for ...
Army and Air Force sweep out DEI-coded programs
Army and Air Force officials were instructed to shutter working groups and offices and even scrub websites with DEI-related ...
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Secretary Wormuth's Farewell Message to the Force
Dear Soldiers, Civilians and Families of our Army Team, Serving as your 25th Secretary of the Army has been the greatest honor of my professional life.
Who has Donald Trump nominated for his Cabinet? The latest on the nominees
Trump’s pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency is John Ratcliffe, who formerly served as Director of National ...
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What does the defense secretary do?
The Defense Department’s responsibility is focused on the use of the military, whether it’s to deter attacks or defend ...
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Secretary Wormuth's Farewell Speech
Thank you, Gabe, for those kind words and for your tremendous service as Under Secretary of the Army. You have been an ...
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.