WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President ... civilians and an $850 billion budget under the Pentagon's authority.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has vowed to purge the Pentagon of what he has called “woke” policies and personnel, and to reshape the military’s top ranks.

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Pete Hegseth, confirmed by the Senate as Defense secretary Friday night in a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie, takes over leadership of the Pentagon at a time of great ...

President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Stephen Vaden as deputy secretary of USDA for his upcoming administration. Vaden, who served as general counsel for USDA during Trump’s ...

National security reporter focusing on the State Department and diplomacy. Education: Michigan State University, B.A. in International Relations John Hudson is a reporter at The Washington Post ...