Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on June 26, 2025. (Andrew Harnik / ) Pete Hegseth, the defense ...

Pete Hegseth has criticized GOP senators since Donald Trump’s initial win in 2016, being notably critical of outgoing leader Sen. Mitch McConnell.

"Morning Joe" explained that the lack of criticism from Republicans on Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth shows the power of Trump.

Hegseth amps up criticism of ‘leakers’ after more scrutiny of Signal usage The defense secretary has not denied a new report but insisted that no classified information was shared, seeking to ...

Democratic and Republican senators grilled Hegseth over a sparsely outlined defense budget for next fiscal year, echoing rare bipartisan criticism during the House hearing.

Initial Republican holdout supporting Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense, Sen. Joni Ernst, questioned the nominee about her top three issues during his hearing Tuesday morning.

Pete Hegseth faced bipartisan criticism over the Trump administration’s response to Ukraine as the president struggles to broker a peace deal. The testy line of questioning took place as the ...

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, as the defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote, despite turmoil over his conduct.

Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct Rarely has a Cabinet nominee faced such wide-ranging concerns about his experience and behavior.