Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth been confirmed as Defense Secretary, a victory for President Donald Trump amid disturbing ...

Pete Hegseth, the former co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend, will be the next secretary of defense, after he squeaked by Senate ...

Every one of Hegseth’s predecessors emphasized unity and a diverse military as key to national progress and defense.

The U.S. defense secretary faced questions about his views on female soldiers at his confirmation hearing in mid-January 2025 ...

Hegseth’s most recent role was as a host on the Fox & Friends morning show ... Hegseth is also a military veteran, earning the rank of major in the Army while serving in the Minnesota National ...

Jordan Klepper said the former weekend show host’s only qualification to run the Pentagon was that “Trump liked watching him sit on a couch on Saturday mornings.” ...

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defence pick, has three wives and seven children, with a personal life marked by controversy.

This post has been updated with statements from Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Jack Reed. The Senate on Friday confirmed Pete ...

Two GOP senators said they believe Pete Hegseth will have the votes to be ... him to be the next secretary of defense." The former "Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host said in a podcast in early ...

Pete Hegseth is closer to Senate confirmation as Trump's Defense secretary despite controversy and allegations of serious ...

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth ... and for the Country." After Hegseth wrapped up his hours-long hearing, Fox News Digital compiled the ...