President-elect Donald Trump selected Pete Hegseth, 44, a former FOX News commentator and former Army National guardsman, to lead one of the world’s most powerful militaries. Hegseth will succeed Secretary-General Lloyd Austin III, the nation’s first ...

President-elect Trump has made an unconventional choice in announcing his intention of nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense.  It was a surprise choice that already has

The nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary has left many wondering how his experience compares to people who have previously served.

President-elect Donald Trump stunned political observers Tuesday night by nominating Fox News personality Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense.

Hegseth has laid down markers on his agenda for running the Pentagon: firing generals who promote “woke” military policies, eliminating combat roles for women and loosening reins on troops conduct in combat.

Who is Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host and military veteran President-elect Donald Trump nominated as Defense secretary? His book offers clues.

Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is an Army veteran and conservative commentator who's been skeptical of US support for the NATO alliance and Ukraine.

Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world's most powerful military.