Readers criticize the vote on the defense secretary nomination. Also: President Trump and tariffs; silencing health officials ...

That’s called “jointness,” about which Hegseth knows little. He touted his Army background in the National Guard as a qualification to be secretary of Defense, but just as different cultures, goals ...

Brown saluted Hegseth as his motorcade arrived, then shook his hand as the two exchanged pleasantries. With Brown by his side ...

As Hegseth’s hearing proceeded before the Senate Armed Services Committee, there was an air of unreality to the nominee’s ...

In fact, if I were to walk into the Pentagon today, about 80% of the men and women in that building would be more qualified than I am to be the SECDEF. For Hegseth, the number is closer to 100%. In ...

Brown met Hegseth outside the Pentagon’s river entrance for the secretary’s first official arrival to the building and briefly spoke to reporters.