Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was sworn in on Saturday, issued a statement outlining his top priorities for the Pentagon under President Trump. “It is the privilege of a lifetime to

President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate.

Robert Salesses will serve as President Donald Trump’s acting defense secretary as the nomination of Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department lingers in the Senate.

Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth announced he would fire "every general who carried water for Obama and Biden." This is the first such operation in U.S. history. Until now, every administration has adhered strictly to the principle of not interfering in the internal affairs of the military.

Duffey, Trump said in a December social media post, is the nominee to run the Pentagon’s office for acquisition and sustainment, its chief weapons buyer.

Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.

Rarely has a Cabinet nominee faced such wide-ranging concerns about his experience and behavior as Hegseth, particularly for such a high-profile role leading the U.S. military.

The vote came amid concerns about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and abusive behavior toward women.

Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of U.S. Defense, Pete Hegseth ... have expressed concerns that Hegseth would, as Defense secretary, politicize the department and take on unnecessary ...

The 44-year-old veteran and former Fox News host was sworn into office Saturday after facing allegations of sexual misconduct, misogynistic and racist comments, and mismanaged finances at two organizations.

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's candidate for Secretary of Defense, said he would fire "every general who carried water for Obama and Biden." This is the first such operation in U.S. history. Until now,