Hegseth was heavily criticized by Democrats and a handful of Republicans for what opponents termed a lack of experience and expertise. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks with reporters on the ...

WASHINGTON − Embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at "leakers" within the Pentagon, warning they could face criminal prosecution as he tried to fend off mounting criticism about ...

(03/28/25) Photo: Chris Kleponis/CNP via ZUMA Press/Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/Reuters No doubt the Beltway press would love to knock Pete Hegseth out as Defense secretary, but that doesn’t come ...

Pete Hegseth didn’t become defense secretary because he had the resume of a great statesman. But President Donald Trump spent huge political capital getting Hegseth confirmed because the Pentago ...

President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed a deepening controversy surrounding Pete Hegseth, declaring the embattled defense secretary is “doing a great job” despite seismic dysfunction within ...