The Secretary of Defense will meet with Joint Task Force North and "survey operations securing the border"

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said at Trump's direction the U.S. military carried out airstrikes against the terror group, killing "multiple operatives"

The Department of Defense ends support for cultural observances like Black History Month and Women's History Month, in a move to "restore our warrior culture."

The policy provided paid leave for troops who had to cross state lines because reproductive care was unavailable in the states they were stationed in.

In a video statement, Hegseth said the helicopter was flown by a "fairly experienced crew" doing a "required annual night evaluation" at the moment of the crash. Hegseth added that the crew was wearing night-vision goggles.

Hegseth's confirmation follows a contentious process marked by allegations of misconduct, with Trump's influence and partisan loyalty playing key roles in securing the post.

Pete Hegseth admitted to paying $50,000 in a settlement over a 2017 sexual assault allegation he called a "nuisance claim," raising bipartisan concerns during his Senate confirmation process.

Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine) voted "no" on Jan. 23

Pete Hegseth's Secretary of Defense nomination faces controversy as FBI interviews with his ex-wife and allegations of excessive drinking and misconduct raise serious questions during his confirmation process.

Senator Lisa Murkowski took to social media to announce that she would not vote to confirm former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, the cabinet role he was nominated for by President Donald Trump.

Markwayne Mullin fiercely defended Pete Hegseth during the nomination hearing

The senator went after the former Fox News anchor for cheating on both his wife and a woman who gave birth two months prior.

Sen. Joni Ernst, a leader in the fight against sexual assault in the military, asked him if he would commit to making such a decision, to which Hegseth agreed

The Defense Secretary nominee added he supports "Israel destroying and killing every last member of Hamas"

Hegseth has been accused of sexual assault, as well as allegations of alcohol abuse and financial mismanagement.

Pete Hegseth, RFK Jr., Russell Vought, and Tulsi Gabbard are deemed "unacceptable" by the Washington Post

Senate Majority Leader John Thune reassured the president-elect about Hegseth's chances of becoming Defense Secretary

The inquiries, conducted in early December, follow allegations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement, allegations Hegseth denies.

Rep. Jim Banks has accused West Point of attempting to "sabotage" Pete Hegseth's Secretary of Defense nomination after mistakenly claiming he was not accepted.

Hegseth, who has been at the center of multiple sexual assault and substance abuse allegation, is seemingly turning around a key Sen. for his appointment.

Trump reaffirmed his support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for secretary of defense, amid allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, has dismissed allegations and stories about his alcohol-induced antics brought up anonymously by former Fox News colleagues.

The president-elect took to Truth Social to praise Hegseth as a "fantastic, high energy" nominee "who leads with charisma and skill"

If tapped for the post of defense secretary, the Florida Governor could also roll back diversity policies in the military.

The Democrat is calling on the Senate Armed Services Committee to demand two groups "preserve and produce" the records, including credit card transactions

Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News host that President-elect Donald Trump nominated to take on the role of secretary of defense, is seen lambasting Trump in a resurfaced clip from years ago.

Pete Hegseth has reportedly enlisted his mother to lobby senators on his behalf amid mounting controversies surrounding his nomination to defense secretary.

Sen. John Fetterman made fun of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after reports emerged that Donald Trump was considering him for the role of secretary of defense.

DeSantis' eventual exit would make her the first female and the first Cuban-American to lead Florida.

"I'm doing this for the warfighters, not the warmongers," said the nominee, who vowed to "never back down"