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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed sensitive operational information about U.S. airstrikes in Yemen using the encrypted messaging app Signal, raising concerns that he may have put American personnel and missions at risk, according to a Pentagon report.

Pete Hegseth has railed against DEI programs since being confirmed earlier this year. However, this push has reportedly led to an uptick of racist incidents.

Retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "out of his depth" following reports, criticizing his leadership as "amateurish."

Trump and Hegseth were seemingly caught off guard by a question about Russia allegedly using chemical weapons in Ukraine, prompting ridicule online.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth downplayed the Pentagon's assessment claiming that the U.S. strikes in Iran did not result in significant damage on Wednesday.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laughed when asked if he had authorized the military to use lethal force against protesters, refusing to give a direct answer.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office faces multiple unfilled roles after reportedly repeated rejections from job candidates.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing scrutiny after a student-led review of his Princeton thesis found multiple instances of uncited or improperly cited text.

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

As Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces mounting scrutiny for sharing military details in group chats, resurfaced comments from his past are drawing accusations of hypocrisy.

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested the possibility of reestablishing a U.S. military presence in the country to help secure the Panama Canal, a proposal that was swiftly rejected by Panamanian officials.

"100% OPERATIONAL CONTROL will be had at the southern border," said Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth of the announcement on X

Pete Hegseth reiterated that the Pentagon is doing a "full review" of the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan ahead of Wednesday's Cabinet meeting.

Pete Hegseth's Secretary of Defense nomination faces controversy as FBI interviews with his ex-wife and allegations of excessive drinking and misconduct raise serious questions during his confirmation process.

Though the gap isn't wide, DeSantis enjoys stronger Republican support than the embattled nominee

Rep. Jim Banks has accused West Point of attempting to "sabotage" Pete Hegseth's Secretary of Defense nomination after mistakenly claiming he was not accepted.

Trump reaffirmed his support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for secretary of defense, amid allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, has dismissed allegations and stories about his alcohol-induced antics brought up anonymously by former Fox News colleagues.

Sen. John Fetterman made fun of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after reports emerged that Donald Trump was considering him for the role of secretary of defense.

Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense reportedly yelled "kill all muslims" as he got kicked out of a veteran's group for being too drunk.

Donald Trump has chosen businessman John Phelan as his pick for Secretary of the Navy, making him the least qualified candidate to be nominated in years.

Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, was flagged as a potential threat in 2021 due to a tattoo associated with white supremacist groups.

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."