When Donald Trump began announcing his Cabinet nominees last year, several of whom had a TV background, a common theme was that they were all perceived as effective communicators. His emphasis on ...

When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official day on Monday morning, he will face a daunting array of issues ...

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's choice to be defense secretary, gives a thumbs-up at the completion of his ...

A review of Pete Hegseth's written answers to a Senate Armed Services Committee questionnaire that was not brought up at his hearing.

The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that ...

Rachel Maddow looks at the impressive list of accomplishments and credentials of former Secretary of Defense General Lloyd ...

Hegseth's testimony did not delve deeply into how the administration will confront some of the thorniest national security ...

Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as US Defense Secretary after misconduct allegations, with VP Vance casting the tie-breaking ...

It was a major victory for Trump after receiving some fierce opposition to his controversial nominee. Read more at ...

Hegseth's confirmation is a narrow victory for Trump and supporters who want to see a warrior and change agent lead the ...

Sen. Lisa Murkowski is opposing the nomination of Pete Hegseth to be President Donald Trump's Defense secretary.

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defense secretary, a major victory for President ...