As late-night hosts are discovering on this, the first day back after the first weekend of the second Trump administration, ...

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.

Pete Hegseth, a former combat veteran and TV news show host, says he will be a "change agent" and a "warrior" for the department as Republicans demand new and strong leadership in the Pentagon.

Whatever is needed at the border will be provided,” Pete Hegseth, the new defense secretary, told reporters on Monday.

Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two ...

Sen. Jack Reed released details from an affidavit alleging that Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth's ex-wife feared for her safety during her marriage.

Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over a sworn affidavit from the ex-sister-in-law of Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that accuses him of being abusive toward his second wife. The ...

In his Jan. 14 confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, faced scrutiny over his level of experience and personal conduct. President-elect ...

Pete Hegseth faced intense scrutiny from senators during his confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense, addressing allegations of misconduct and his stance on women in combat roles Pete ...