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

Pete Hegseth also said at his confirmation hearing that he wouldn’t drink another drop if he’s confirmed by the Senate to lead the U.S. military. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) first confronted ...

Hegseth, through his attorney, firmly denied the latest allegations, which come as his nomination to lead the Pentagon is set ...

A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a ...

but has said he would not drink while serving as secretary of defense if he’s confirmed. In the briefing, Wicker and Reed were told the FBI connected with Samantha Hegseth and that she gave a ...

Pete Hegseth vowed to restore “warrior ethos ... including allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking. He has vowed not to drink alcohol if he is confirmed to lead the Pentagon ...

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th U.S. secretary of defense after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in a narrow Senate confirmation.

Hegseth declined to commit to a Democratic senator that he would resign as Secretary of Defense if he drinks on the job.