Robert Salesses to serve as acting US defense secretary, officials say
Robert Salesses will serve as acting defense secretary until President Donald Trump's choice for the position, Pete Hegseth, ...
Defense Department pauses all social media posts pending review by incoming secretary
In the future, all social media posts from the Department of Defense will reflect an emphasis solely on "warfighting and lethality" under President Donald Trump, Fox News has learned.
Pete Hegseth is the combat veterans’ choice for secretary of defense
Pete Hegseth possesses the skills, vision, and experience needed to guide the Department of Defense through a critical time ...
How Many Senate Votes Does Pete Hegseth Need To Confirm As Defense Secretary?
Pete Hegseth needs a simple majority in the Senate for confirmation. With Republicans holding a 53-47 majority, he requires at least 51 votes. Given Senator Murkowski's opposition, Hegseth must secure ...
Secretary of Defense Must Perform a 'Delicate Dance' Between the President, Congress and the Public
The secretary is responsible for making sure those people are able to do their jobs – which, collectively, is to defend the ...
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Partners in Peacemaking: How the United States and Europe Can End the War in Ukraine
It would be easy for President Donald Trump to exclude his European counterparts from peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. But involving European partners is necessary to secure a better ...
Secretary of State Rubio on Day 1 meets with Quad countries focused on countering China’s influence
On his first full day as secretary of state, Marco Rubio is meeting with his counterparts from a group of countries known as ...
Marco Rubio Unanimously Confirmed as Secretary of State By Senate
The Senate unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State Monday, making him the first Cabinet nominee to be ...
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations against him
Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks and voted against nominating Hegseth.
Why Susan Collins said ‘No’ to Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Collins was one of two Republican senators to break ranks and oppose Hegseth Thursday, but it didn't stop the nomination from moving forward.
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the ...
Collins votes against confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary
Two Republican Senators, including Maine’s Susan Collins, voted against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as President Donald ...