Department of Defense

Pete Hegseth celebrated the end of the Women, Peace, and Security program—despite the initiative stemming from the first Trump administration.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed dozens of members from key Pentagon advisory boards in a sweeping move to reshape defense policymaking.

Pete Hegseth reportedly tried to include Elon Musk into dozens of special access programs related to China. He tried to do so bypassing the usual process, which includes lawyers

The accidental reference as the "former" defense secretary, though quickly corrected, added to the perception that Hegseth's grip on his role is weakening.

The White House is reportedly looking to replace Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, NPR reported on Monday. Trump officials disputed the claim

The House Oversight Committee will investigate a claim that the Biden administration sold land near military bases to organizations linked to China

The Pentagon inspector general scrapped plans in February to investigate the military's training for countering extremism by groups like Proud Boys and Oath Keepers in the ranks

The Department of Defense removed Jackie Robinson's bio from its website as part of an ongoing effort to eliminate content perceived as linked to DEI initiatives.

The webpage of a Black Medal of Honor Recipient has been restored by the US Defense Department after it was removed and had the letters "DEI" added to its address.

"It's not about your years of service, it's about your personal political loyalty to me," said Senator Cory Booker regarding Trump's firings

The appointees seemingly directed their subordinates not to reply to the email spearheaded by Musk's DOGE

The U.S. Army has banned transgender individuals from enlisting and halted gender-affirming care for service members.

Trump's plan to slash government spending could soon target the Department of Defense and Health and Human Services, according to insiders.

The Department of Defense ends support for cultural observances like Black History Month and Women's History Month, in a move to "restore our warrior culture."

Hegseth's confirmation follows a contentious process marked by allegations of misconduct, with Trump's influence and partisan loyalty playing key roles in securing the post.

The inquiries, conducted in early December, follow allegations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement, allegations Hegseth denies.

Discussions reportedly remain in the early stages. Other potential candidates include former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst.

Amid resurfaced allegations, Hegseth's controversial Pentagon nomination spotlights his military background, polarizing views, and lack of traditional defense leadership experience.

Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host that Donald Trump has nominated to be his Secretary of Defense, claimed that "men in those positions are more capable."

The Air Force bought soap dispensers for an aircraft bathroom at almost 8000% of their going rate, prompting criticism from the Pentagon after a series of unruly purchases.

A report from the Government Accountability Office on Wednesday shows the potential misuse of military equipment donated by the Department of Defense to the country, with potential problems in the future related to the donations.

An elementary STEM teacher working for the Department of Defense was fired on Wednesday after her OnlyFans page where she posts nudes was exposed by a local newspaper.

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, who worked during Donald Trump government, claims the Department is improperly blocking parts of his book.