WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon’s security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal messaging app on a personal ...

Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) sought to help Pete Hegseth clarify his comments about women in combat, noting that the defense-chief nominee was referring to women in “ground combat roles.” ...

“We've all made mistakes. I've made mistakes,” he said. Addressing Pete Hegseth’s wife, he said, “Jennifer, thank you for loving him through that mistake, because the only reason why I'm ...

As Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth walked into the packed hearing room, roughly 100 supporters stood up and applauded, chanting “USA! USA! USA!” Hegseth smiled and waved. They remained ...

Pete Hegseth met with senators on Capitol Hill last month. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Pete Hegseth has been accused of financial mismanagement while leading two small nonprofit organizations ...

Hegseth posted an image of his 'Deus Vult' tattoo on his Instagram account. (Uncredited) Pete Hegseth has several tattoos, some referring to his time in the military and other to his faith ...

Pete Hegseth is an outspoken critic of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, blaming them for some of the recruitment challenges the military has faced in recent years. He denounced “woke ...

Pete Hegseth needed a warm reception from Senate Republicans. He’s getting it. Chairman Roger Wicker (R., Miss.) let him tackle allegations about sexual assault and drinking head on at the ...

Pete Hegseth spoke to Army First Lt. Clint Lorance in 2019. (Mark Lennihan/Associated Press) Pete Hegseth would be one of the youngest defense chiefs and among the most inexperienced, having never ...

Sen. Mark Kelly (D., Ariz.) asked a series of questions about Pete Hegseth’s personal conduct. Kelly listed several instances in which Hegseth was allegedly so drunk he needed to be carried out ...

Pete Hegseth, who has been a critic of “wokeness” in the military, played up what he said are needed changes to the way the Pentagon manages personnel, taking a shot at diversity and equity ...

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D., Conn.) questioned Pete Hegseth about his tenure at two military-related nonprofits, asserting they suffered financial setbacks under his leadership. Revenues at ...