THE TOP 5 MOMENTS FROM PETE HEGSETH'S SENATE CONFIRMATION HEARING. Gabbard is a U.S. Army veteran and former congressional representative who became a Democratic presidential cand

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defended his tenure and outlined his priorities for the department this week during three separate hearings on Capitol Hill. He faced difficult questions from the House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees on defense and the House Armed Services Committee,

At least three people have turned down potential roles working for the defense secretary and former Fox News host. Supporters say his leadership has been effective.

A Democratic House representative told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to "get the hell out" of the Pentagon, calling him "an embarrassment"

U.S. defense chief Pete Hegseth on Wednesday stressed the role of regional partners in the Pentagon's bid to counter an increasingly assertive China. "The Indo-Pacific is our priority theater, and China is our pacing threat,

Lawmakers pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Thursday to answer questions he has avoided for months, including during the two previous days of hearings on Capitol Hill.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday closed out his third and final day of hearings on Capitol Hill with several clashes with lawmakers as he dodged questions on invading Greenland, Ukraine