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DC plane crash disaster: Crew chief, 1 pilot of doomed Army Black Hawk helicopter identified

January 30, 2025

DC plane crash disaster: Crew chief, 1 pilot of doomed Army Black Hawk helicopter identified

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls the deadly aircraft collision involving a Black Hawk and a civilian airliner "a tragedy" in a statement obtained exclusively by Fox News.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says 'no more DEI at Department of Defense': 'No exceptions'

January 26, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says 'no more DEI at Department of Defense': 'No exceptions'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Department of Defense would be following President Trump's orders immediately and end DEI programs.

Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary: 'An honor of a lifetime'

January 25, 2025

Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary: 'An honor of a lifetime'

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary Saturday morning, declaring it an “honor of a lifetime," and he promised to put America first by bringing peace through strength.

Republicans react to Pete Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary: 'He is the change agent'

January 25, 2025

Republicans react to Pete Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary: 'He is the change agent'

Republican lawmakers congratulated Pete Hegseth after he was narrowly confirmed as defense secretary on Friday, with GOP senators saying they were proud to vote for him.

McConnell voted no on Hegseth as Pentagon head, forcing Vance to cast tiebreaker

January 25, 2025

McConnell voted no on Hegseth as Pentagon head, forcing Vance to cast tiebreaker

Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of three Republicans to vote against Pete Hegseth, who was narrowly confirmed as President Donald Trump's defense secretary.

Hegseth clears Senate hurdle and advances to a final confirmation vote

January 24, 2025

Hegseth clears Senate hurdle and advances to a final confirmation vote

Pete Hegseth cleared a procedural hurdle Thursday for a final Senate vote to advance his confirmation to lead the Department of Defense, setting up a high-stakes showdown.

Moderate Republican Murkowski won't back Trump pick Hegseth for defense secretary

January 23, 2025

Moderate Republican Murkowski won't back Trump pick Hegseth for defense secretary

Moderate GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has broken her silence, saying she won't be voting to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense.

Hegseth lawyer slams 'flawed and questionable affidavit' from ex-sister-in-law

January 22, 2025

Hegseth lawyer slams 'flawed and questionable affidavit' from ex-sister-in-law

Pete Hegseth's lawyer dissected and refuted a new affidavit from the defense secretary nominee's former sister-in-law in a letter to SASC chairman Wicker on Wednesday.

Hegseth backed by Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy to lead the Pentagon under Trump

January 17, 2025

Hegseth backed by Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy to lead the Pentagon under Trump

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to head the Department of Defense, inches closer to confirmation.

Dem senator ripped for invoking Hegseth's young daughter in 'despicable' confirmation hearing exchange

January 14, 2025

Dem senator ripped for invoking Hegseth's young daughter in 'despicable' confirmation hearing exchange

SecDef nominee Pete Hegseth and Dem. Sen. Tim Kaine engaged in a tense back and forth about Hegseth's marital history and Hegseth's young daughter was mentioned.