The memo specifies that the pause will not affect Social Security or Medicare benefits, nor does it include “assistance provided directly to individuals.” ...

The secretary of defense has been accused of alcohol abuse and various forms of misconduct — allegations he has denied.

Pete Hegseth, a former combat veteran and TV news show host, says he will be a "change agent" and a "warrior" for the department as Republicans demand new and strong leadership in the Pentagon.

CNN’s Manu Raju says former Republican senate leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) voted “no” against Pete Hegseth’s ...

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) broke ranks with Republicans and opposed President Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during a Senate procedural vote that narrowly ...

In a statement the following day, Trump’s acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman announced that ...

Under Trump, it will be legal to bribe politicians again, the revolving door of Washington will continue to swing, and calls ...

Pete Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law sent an affidavit to the Senate Armed Services Committee regarding his nomination.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, speaks during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday ...

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth announced she would vote against Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary. Duckworth criticized Hegseth for lacking the qualifications needed for the role.