Hegseth has a history of supporting controversial policies, including using the US military to put down domestic riots, speaking in favor of enhanced interrogation methods such as waterboarding, ...

Pete Hegseth, confirmed by the ... That is my job," Hegseth said in his opening statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee on Jan. 14. So far, so good. Opinion:Progressives' meltdown over ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he welcomes Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) at the Department of ...