When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official day on Monday morning, he will face a daunting array of issues to tackle — from global conflicts and border security to administrative tasks.
When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official day on Monday morning, he will face a daunting array of issues to tackle — from global conflicts and border security to administrative tasks.
The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that mirrors America.
The Pentagon sends 1,500 troops to the southern border. The Air Force ends DEI efforts. Troops’ families are stuck in Afghanistan.
Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two Republicans oppose him.
Trump has often criticized his former top general, whose portrait was taken down at the Pentagon just after the new administration took office.
The outgoing Biden administration hasn’t designated a senior official to act as defense secretary during the transition, raising the question of who will be in charge at the Pentagon until the Trump administration installs an individual to execute orders.
WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days, U.S. officials said Wednesday, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.
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There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office at the Pentagon on Monday morning.
The Senate voted Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination to be President Donald Trump's defense secretary, putting him on a path to final confirmation at the end of the week. The vote was 51-49,