The U.S. secretary of defense previously addressed allegations of excessive drinking during his January 2025 Senate confirmation hearing.

In a December interview with Megyn Kelly, Hegseth said that he planned not to drink if confirmed. “When I deployed, we had something called General Order Number 1. And in General Order Number 1 ...

Pete Hegseth also said at his confirmation hearing that he wouldn’t drink another drop if he’s confirmed by the Senate to lead the U.S. military. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) first confronted ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put an end to cultural awareness events throughout the military. But St. Patrick's Day got a ...