Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was sworn in on Saturday, issued a statement outlining his top priorities for the Pentagon under President Trump. “It is the privilege of a lifetime to

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters as he arrived at the Pentagon that his first official day would be active.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first day at the Pentagon is expected to include an array of executive orders, including “removing DEI inside the Pentagon, reinstating troops who were pushed out because of Covid mandates” and an “Iron Dome for America.

Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.

President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first day at the Pentagon is expected to include an array of executive orders, including “removing DEI inside the Pentagon, reinstating troops who were pushed out because of Covid mandates” and an “Iron Dome for America.

Rarely has a Cabinet nominee faced such wide-ranging concerns about his experience and behavior as Hegseth, particularly for such a high-profile role leading the U.S. military.

President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks will appear before Senate committees this week as the confirmation process kicks off. Pete Hegseth, Pam Bondi and Marco Rubio among other selections will be on Capitol Hill.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signaled Trump would sign executive orders intended to roll back diversity initiatives and shake up the military.

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President Donald Trump is picking from his most loyal supporters as he creates his Cabinet and appoints others to key roles within his administration.