The defense secretary said, in so many words, that we cannot count on the Pentagon's compliance with a federal court order.

Pete Hegseth ... for securing Senate approval to lead the Pentagon. A review is necessary, he said, “to ensure the standards have not been eroded.” Hegseth’s confirmation hearing marked ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Wednesday that the Pentagon was providing options to President Donald Trump as he decides next steps on Iran but would not say whether the military was ...

Nevada, asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if he had spoken with Laura Loomer about dismissing General Timothy D. Haugh.

During the confirmation hearing ... Duckworth told Hegseth troops “cannot be led by someone who is not competent,” directing her critique at President-elect Donald Trump’s pick.

A testy exchange between a senator who strongly supports Ukraine aid and the defense secretary revealed a deepening split ...

Hegseth’s confirmation hearing Tuesday before the Senate Armed Services Committee ... allegations against Hegseth as part of a broader critique that he was not qualified to be defense secretary.

Eric Schmitt criticized ‘race essentialism’ in the military In a Senate committee hearing ... told Hegseth troops "cannot be led by someone who is not competent," directing her critique ...

Hegseth’s confirmation hearing marked the first major test of ... units such as tank or artillery units. Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee pressed Hegseth on the contrast between ...

Confirmation hearings for Donald ... Duckworth told Hegseth troops “cannot be led by someone who is not competent,” directing her critique at President-elect Donald Trump’s pick.

The Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth has adjourned Hegseth turned ... led by someone who is not competent,” directing her critique at President-elect Donald Trump’s pick.