This post has been updated with statements from Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Jack Reed. The Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and member of the National Guard, to serve as the next Secretary of Defense in a 51 to 50 decision late Friday with Vice President J.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a warning to Department of Defense employees on Sunday—days after he was sworn into his new office.

Vice President JD Vance on Saturday swore Pete Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer, into office as the 29th secretary of defense, DOD News reported Monday. Hegseth received Senate confirmation on Friday evening. During his Jan. 14 confirmation hearing, Hegseth cited the need to reinstate the warrior culture within the Pentagon.

Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.

Michigan's U.S. senators voted in committee against Trump's picks to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, and White House budget office, Russell Vought.

Vice President Vance on Friday broke a Senate tie to confirm Pete Hegseth as President Trump’s secretary of Defense, capping a bruising two-month fight over the nominee, who faced a litany

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in and put Hegseth over the top.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday released his priorities for the Pentagon soon after Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tiebreaking vote in the Senate and swore him into office.

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

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he planned to detain "criminal illegal aliens" at the notorious Guantanamo Bay military prison, used for holding terrorism suspects since the 9/11 attacks.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump unveiled a surprise plan Wednesday to detain thousands of undocumented migrants in Guantanamo Bay, distracting from spiral

The funding freeze is also part of an effort to enforce Trump’s agenda across the entire government. By looking at each agency on a granular level, Trump can see if everyone is doing what he wants. The rest of today’s newsletter breaks down what may happen if the freeze goes forward.