The U.S. defense secretary faced questions about his views on female soldiers at his confirmation hearing in mid-January 2025.

Hegseth has a history of supporting controversial policies, including using the US military to put down domestic riots, ...

Pete Hegseth has dismissed the role of women in the military in past interviews and in his own writing. “I’m straight up just saying we should not have women in combat roles,” Hegseth said during a ...

Joni Ernst had been seen as a key hurdle to Pete Hegseth’s confirmation. She approached her questions firmly but without confrontation Tuesday.

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth ... Serving in the Army National Guard, Hegseth deployed to combat in both Iraq and Afghanistan and received the ...

WASHINGTON − At Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing ... then quickly reversed – view that women don't belong in combat roles. Hegseth was also questioned on accusations of sexual assault ...

Pete Hegseth said he now supports women serving in combat roles so long as they meet the same standards as men -- a policy the military has had for nearly a decade.

Critics of Trump's defense secretary nominee say the symbol has been adopted by extremist groups, including white supremacists.

Military families protesting the defense department's anti-DEI push heckled Defense Secretary Hegseth at United States ...

Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial ...