Secretary of Defense

Defense Secretary Hegseth Claims ‘Outgoing Biden IRS’ Targeted Him for a ‘Rushed’ Tax Audit

Defense Secretary Hegseth Claims ‘Outgoing Biden IRS’ Targeted Him for a ‘Rushed’ Tax Audit

admin February 17, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has claimed that the "outgoing Biden IRS" targeted his...

Hegseth’s attorney urges Senate to ‘move forward’ despite new allegations

Hegseth’s attorney urges Senate to ‘move forward’ despite new allegations

admin January 22, 2025

An attorney for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth sent a letter to Senate...

Hegseth will be confirmed as DOD secretary by end of Trump’s first week: Roger Wicker

Hegseth will be confirmed as DOD secretary by end of Trump’s first week: Roger Wicker

admin January 19, 2025

Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) was enthusiastic for Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote for secretary...

Two key Republicans announce intentions to support Hegseth nomination

Two key Republicans announce intentions to support Hegseth nomination

admin January 15, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, received the support...

Reporter’s Notebook: Controversial reporting on Hegseth’s academic record

Reporter’s Notebook: Controversial reporting on Hegseth’s academic record

admin December 14, 2024

Washington Examiner Defense Reporter Mike Brest joins Magazine Executive Editor Jim Antle to...

Ernst Backs Hegseth after Meeting: ‘As I Support Pete Through This Process,’ Anonymous Smears Will Not Fly

Ernst Backs Hegseth after Meeting: ‘As I Support Pete Through This Process,’ Anonymous Smears Will Not Fly

admin December 9, 2024

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) took another critical step Monday towards voting to confirm...

Trump admits he’s still waiting on Senate assurances for Hegseth confirmation

Trump admits he’s still waiting on Senate assurances for Hegseth confirmation

admin December 7, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump said he has not received any promises from senators that...

Joni Ernst: Pete Hegseth ‘Deserves’ to Have ‘Opportunity to Lay Out His Vision for Our Warfighters’

Joni Ernst: Pete Hegseth ‘Deserves’ to Have ‘Opportunity to Lay Out His Vision for Our Warfighters’

admin December 6, 2024

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) revealed that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for...

Trump Stands by ‘Winner’ Pete Hegseth: ‘His Support Is Strong and Deep’

Trump Stands by ‘Winner’ Pete Hegseth: ‘His Support Is Strong and Deep’

admin December 6, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump is committed to his nominee for secretary of defense through...

Pete Hegseth’s former colleagues defend him against report that his drinking ‘worried’ coworkers

Pete Hegseth’s former colleagues defend him against report that his drinking ‘worried’ coworkers

admin December 4, 2024

Pete Hegseth’s drinking was such a problem it worried many of his colleagues...