United States Secretary of Defense

Senate advances Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary

Senate nears final vote on Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, with some uncertainty

The Republican-controlled Senate is expected to vote on whether to confirm Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s controversial pick for defense secretary.

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Senate prepares to vote on Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary

Pete Hegseth’s Senate confirmation vote is scheduled for 9 p.m. Friday. In the hours beforehand, it remained unclear if he has enough Republican support.

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Why Susan Collins said 'No' to Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

Republican Sen. Susan Collins voted Thursday against advancing President Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, who has faced allegations of heavy drinking, financial mismanagement and abusive behavior toward women.

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Defense Department pauses all social media posts pending review by incoming secretary

In the future, all social media posts from the Department of Defense will reflect an emphasis solely on "warfighting and lethality" under President Donald Trump, Fox News has learned.

Robert Salesses to serve as acting US defense secretary, officials say

Robert Salesses will serve as acting defense secretary until President Donald Trump's choice for the position, Pete Hegseth, ...

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Gallego voting 'no' to confirm Trump's pick for defense secretary

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego said Friday he will not support confirming President Donald Trump's pick to ...

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Trump's White House says deportation flights are underway, posting pictures of people being loaded into US Air Force C-17s

The Pentagon signaled earlier this week that Air Force C-17s could be used to fly deportation flights. That's happening now.

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New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the United States under President Donald Trump remained committed to the Philippines' defense under a treaty as tensions ...

New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the United States under President Donald Trump remained committed to the Philippines' defense under a treaty as tensions simmer with Beijing in the ...