In his first big turn on the world stage, the defense secretary has already been forced to offer a major walk-back.

Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker has said Pete Hegseth made a “rookie mistake” in his comments about Ukraine in a speech at NATO HQ. Pro-Ukraine Wicker, who backed Hegseth when allegations ...

Two divorces and a lifetime of impulsive behavior are both culprits in tamping down the fortune of the former Fox News host.

After his stint at Vets for Freedom, Hegseth also led Concerned Veterans for America (CVA), another veteran advocacy nonprofit, for more than four years. Hegseth has a history of supporting ...

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked by Fox News Sunday host Shannon Bream about the recent firing of top lawyers for the ...

Pete Hegseth is the U.S. Defense Secretary under President Donald Trump. He was sworn in to serve the Trump administration’s second term by Vice President JD Vance on Jan. 25, 2025. Hegseth is a ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday addressed events in Afghanistan, saying they created the perception of "American weakness." While speaking to the Department of Defense and Pentagon ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth admonished NATO allies Thursday both to “take primary responsibility” for the defense of Europe — and that spending anything below 5% of annual gross domestic ...

A day after telegraphing potential concessions to Russia, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reconsidered his comment that it's unrealistic for Ukraine to join NATO.

Among the many issues that jeopardized Pete Hegseth’s nomination ... In casting one of three GOP votes against Hegseth, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) made clear his biggest reservation ...