Pete Hegseth has been sworn in as Secretary of Defense despite a contentious confirmation process and allegations regarding ...

Hegseth, 44, vowed to “restore the warrior ethos to the Pentagon” and responded to criticism over his credentials — while admitting he is an unorthodox pick to head the Defense Department.

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee in his confirmation Tuesday morning that he would bring a "warrior ...

He told his examiners he would restore ‘warrior ethos’ in the armed services. Americans have much to worry about as the Chinese are catching up in technology, military and economic prowess.

In brief remarks, Hegseth outlined what he said were his guiding principles: “Restore the warrior ethos in everything that we do, rebuild our military and reestablish deterrence.” ...