The defense secretary also suggested in his testimony to a House panel that the use of the National Guard for homeland defense would expand under President Trump.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending the Trump administration over his deployment of the military to LA.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee for the first time since his confirmation amid the tensions in Los Angeles, California.

Rep. Rose DeLauro grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during his House testimony for his many failures since being ...

Trump’s Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a defiant tone while Democrats took aim at his polarizing stewardship of the ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been met with sharp questions and criticism by lawmakers who demanded details on his moves to deploy troops to Los Angeles.