NATO Sec. Gen. Mark Rutte said "daddy has to sometimes use strong language." He was talking about the US, but MAGA has ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlights historic military recruitment numbers, with the Army alone reaching 61,000 recruits for fiscal year 2025, driven by renewed patriotism.

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum, April 24, 2025, directing a comprehensive review of medical conditions that disqualify individuals from joining the military. The ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday ordered a 20% reduction in the number of military generals and flag officers, arguing that the policy will bolster “strategic readiness and operational ...

In a new memo, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said DOGE may now offer input on solicitations, requirements and cost estimates for most new contracts.

In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Chuck Hagel, a former Republican senator and Army veteran who served as defense secretary in the Obama administration, said his greatest concern about ...

The Defense Department has announced new senior level positions after recent firings and resignations. But with Pentagon head Pete Hegseth under fire for missteps, the way ahead is still unclear.

Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following reports of another Signal chat that included his wife and brother. 'Pete's doing a great job,' he said.

Two big oddities infused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s testimony as he made the rounds on Capitol Hill this week to justify the Pentagon’s budget request to appropriators: first, the ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to allegations that he shared details of an airstrike against Iran-backed Houthis in a second Signal chat that included his wife and brother.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a March 28 memo that initially laid out plans to minimize the department's civilian workforce. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP) The Defense Department issued guidance ...

Senate Republicans are experiencing a new case of heartburn over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a spate of Pentagon staff firings in recent weeks and the emergence of a second Signal chat ...