Secretary of Defense

Secretary of Defense 2 days ago

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.

Secretary of Defense 4 days ago

Secretary Austin's secret hospitalizations 'unnecessarily' increased US national security risks, report finds

The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General found that Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalizations "unnecessarily" put America's national security at higher risk.

Media 5 days ago

Two GOP senators optimistic about Hegseth's chances of being confirmed as SecDef: 'Without question'

Sens. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., and Tom Cotton, R-Ark., discuss what's next for Pete Hegseth after his confirmation hearing for secretary of defense.

Politics 5 days ago

GOP Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for DOD after initial uncertainty

Sen. Joni Ernst revealed she is officially supporting Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense after Tuesday's hearing.

Trump Transition 5 days ago

Top 5 moments from Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's choice to head up the Pentagon, faced a Senate confirmation grilling from the Armed Services Committee.

Trump Transition 5 days ago

Hegseth interrupted by multiple protesters during Senate confirmation hearing

Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee was interrupted by protesters on Tuesday morning.

Politics 5 days ago

GOP Hegseth holdout presses Defense secretary nominee on her top 3 issues in military

Initial Republican holdout supporting Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense, Sen. Joni Ernst, questioned the nominee about her top three issues during his hearing Tuesday morning.

VIDEO 5 days ago

GOP senator calls out Democrat 'hypocrisy' at Hegseth hearing

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., reads qualifications for the Defense secretary position during Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing and calls out Democrats' line of questioning.

MILITARY 5 days ago

Biden announces names of future aircraft carriers: USS William J Clinton, George W Bush

President Biden announced the names of new Navy aircraft carriers: USS William J. Clinton and USS George W. Bush, which will be constructed in "years ahead."

VIDEO 5 days ago

Sen. Jim Banks predicts Pete Hegseth will do well at Senate confirmation: 'He's ready to go'

Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., joins 'Fox & Friends' ahead of his committee's confirmation hearing with secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth.