The Pentagon says he is covering his family's travel expenses, but bringing them along could strain his security team during a time of increased threats, officials warned.

The move clears the way for a federal appeals court to determine the scope of Pentagon's designation powers.

A bipartisan House panel approved a measure requiring the Pentagon to explain to Congress within five days whenever senior military leaders are removed from their posts, following a string of abrupt dismissals under War Secretary Pete Hegseth.

It’s no secret that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has embraced the idea of crusading for American dominance — he published a book titled American Crusade and has several tattoos of crusader iconography.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. remains committed to defending Bolivia's government amid coup warnings and mass unrest over fuel prices.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is requiring that officers and senior enlisted leaders demonstrate their “joint warfighting ability” for advancement.

The defense secretary is trying to promote at least one member of his inner circle who was previously passed over for promotion several times.

The House Armed Services Committee early Friday advanced a historically large defense policy bill that would authorize some $1.15 trillion for the Pentagon, giving service members a pay bump and supporting U.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said those failing to show commitment to "collective defense" would fall out of favor with the U.S.

The defense secretary has given unusual scrutiny to the promotions, which only the president can lawfully block.

Retired Marine combat fighter pilot Amy McGrath offers her insight on reports claiming Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked the promotions of nine Navy officers.

Pete Hegseth flew to France to commemorate the anniversary of the D-Day landings—and decided to bring his kids along for the ride. The defense secretary, 45, landed in Paris on Friday with his wife and six of their kids,