Hegseth has a history of supporting controversial policies, including using the US military to put down domestic riots, speaking in favor of enhanced interrogation methods such as waterboarding, ...

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Pete Hegseth has been rolling up his sleeves—literally—since being sworn in as President Donald Trump’s new defense secretary. On a visit to the southern border Monday, the former Fox News host kept ...

WASHINGTON — An affidavit by a former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth ... A copy of the affidavit, obtained by USA TODAY, was first reported by NBC News. Among the allegations she made: Hegseth's second ...

Pete Hegseth, confirmed by the Senate ... Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Hegseth has strengths – but also serious problems Hegseth is a 20-year Army National Guard ...

As U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, his choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, came under close scrutiny. News media reports shone a spotlight on the former "Fox ...

Pete Hegseth was sworn into his new position as secretary of defense Saturday morning after being confirmed in a contentious Senate vote the night before. Hegseth, a former Fox News host ...

Washington — The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense, approving President Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon after a contentious battle over his nomination.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as ... after voting “No!” Hegseth faced accusations of alcohol abuse, sexual assault, domestic abuse, and tattoos associated with extremism.

Republican lawmakers celebrated after the Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary on Friday. The Senate was split 50-50, with three Republicans — Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska ...

Pete Hegseth — a former Fox News personality who has been accused of sexual assault, alcohol abuse, mismanaging two nonprofits he helmed, and a litany of other indiscretions — has been ...

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the defense secretary on Saturday morning by Vice President JD Vance after the Senate narrowly confirmed Mr. Hegseth the night before. The Trump pick survived a ...