On Saturday, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used Shangri-La Dialogue – a high-level multilateral platform for exchanging views and promoting cooperation among defense officials on regional security – to
"We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Ryan O’Hara and Sam Lilley as they navigate this difficult time. Both of these young Georgians shared a passion for flight and for serving others, and this terrible tragedy is that much more difficult knowing thei...
That is raising questions among current and former defense leaders and veterans about whether Hegseth would be able to enforce discipline in the ranks if confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense secretary. Hegseth would oversee more than 2 million troops who c...
Service members expect those holding them accountable to set an example and meet equally high standards, said the officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to relay private discussions. “Character is everything in an institution,” said former Defense Secr...
Who provides legal advice to the Secretary of the Interior? Who elects or appoints members of the legislative branch? Who guards the Secretary of Defense? Who approves the firing of Department of Justice officials? How is the Secretary of Defense appointed?
Trump’s picks have mostly soared through their Senate confirmation votes, including some of his more controversial nominees, like Pete Hegseth for defense secretary. That’s despite an early speed bump in Trump’s process when former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his name for the role of attorney ...
President Trump said Goldberg is a “total sleazebag” and The Atlantic a “failing publication.” Defense Secretary Hegseth referred to Goldberg as “a deceitful and highly discredited so-called journalist who peddles in garbage.” And National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, denied the responsibility ...
The person said Noble has been reassigned to the office of the defense undersecretary for intelligence. The White House did not respond to messages seeking comment. The NSA referred questions about Haugh to the Defense Department. The Pentagon did not respond to questions about why he was fired...
Service members expect those holding them accountable to set an example and meet equally high standards, said the officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to relay private discussions. “Character is everything in an institution,” said former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, who...
Our conversation, edited for length and clarity, is below. What advice do you have for the next Cabinet secretary? If you haven’t been in Washington, one of your immediate hires should be somebody that knows the Hill well. Someone who can help you navigate...