On July 29, NBC reported that Hegseth has "privately discussed the idea of running for political office." While the ...

The Department of Defense is working to deliver on President Donald Trump's promise of having his proposed Golden Dome missile defense system in operation.

NBC News has reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering a run for Tennessee governor in 2026. Hegseth, a ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is having secret discussions about a potential run for a political ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed a sweeping review of military standards across all branches, aiming to reinforce the United States military’s readiness and ...

Pete Hegseth Meets the Media for First Time as Secretary of Defense — Vows to Execute Trump’s Orders ‘Without Excuse’ David Gilmour Jan 27th, 2025, 10:48 am ...

The National Security Act also created the United States Air Force, also under the purview of the secretary of defense. The Department of Defense would gain its current name when the National ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, pats Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. on his shoulder as he answers questions from reporters after arriving at the Pentagon on ...

The Pentagon has scheduled its first major test of the multibillion-dollar Golden Dome missile defense system for just before ...

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The secretary is responsible for making sure those people are able to do their jobs – which, collectively, is to defend the United States, the American people and U.S. interests.