Military service leaders are telling senators that passing a temporary budget that keeps defense spending largely flat will ...

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth welcomes UK Defence Secretary John Healey with the guard of honor at the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's directive to U.S. Cyber Command on pausing planning against Russia, including offensive ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sent a direct message to drug cartels from Guantanamo Bay on Wednesday evening during an appearance on Fox News, stating that “nothing” is “off the table ...

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is conducting “a complete review” of the U.S. military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. The U.S. military’s presence in Afghanistan ended ...

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that he was replacing the top lawyers for the military services because he didn't think they were "well-suited" to provide recommendations when lawful orders ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Tuesday, his first trip to the naval installation since being confirmed to his post in January. Hegseth, who served as a U.S ...

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Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has brutally shut down a reporter after being questioned about his staffing. The interaction came during a diplomatic meeting between American and Saudi officials.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, right, participates in a welcome ceremony with Saudi Arabia’s Defense ...

Mr. Hegseth served at the U.S. Navy base as a National Guard lieutenant. The base is now being used to hold some migrants who face deportation. By Carol Rosenberg Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ...