The secretary of defense has been accused of alcohol abuse and various forms of misconduct — allegations he has denied.

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th U.S. secretary of defense after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in a narrow Senate confirmation.

Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his ...

Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as Secretary of Defence amidst controversies surrounding his past behavior and commitment to ...

The Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote. Vice President JD ...

Senate confirms controversial Pete Hegseth as defense secretary amid allegations, GOP support, and concerns over ...

The Senate voted 51-50 on Friday night to confirm Hegseth, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.

The U.S. Senate voted 51-50 Friday to confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense in President Donald Trump's new ...