The U.S. military’s recruiting troubles came just as it was attempting a fundamental shift in its mission. For decades, the ...

Donald Trump’s efforts to undo diversity, equity and inclusion efforts throughout the federal government have had a ...

Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, faces tough questions from senators on Russia, ...

Lawmakers pressed for new solutions Tuesday to the Pentagon’s chronic problem of speeding up the defense acquisition process ...

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

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

WASHINGTON – Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of three Republicans voting against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth on ...

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

Pete Hegseth was confirmed as defense secretary late Friday by the U.S. Senate after Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 ...

His attorney, Timothy Parlatore, declined to comment Thursday on the dollar figure, which was previously unknown.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the ...