Secretary of Defense

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Meet Pete Hegseth: The 'recovering neocon' and Pentagon critic who's been tapped for Defense secretary

President-elect Donald Trump sent shock waves through the national security establishment when he nominated Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary.

Trump Transition November 13

Trump nominates Pete Hegseth to serve as defense secretary

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth has been selected by President-elect Trump to serve as his secretary of defense. Hegseth served in the U.S. Army.

Defense November 12

These are the top names in contention for defense secretary under Trump

National security minds in Washington, D.C., are awaiting President-elect Donald Trump's decision for defense secretary - and many names are in contention.

VIDEO November 2

Ex-Secret Service agent dismantles ‘total smokescreen’ report on Pa. rally failures

Former Presidential Protective Division member Richard Staropoli provides analysis of the new USSS report that outlines the security failures occurred during Trump’s first assassination attempt.

North Korea October 31

US says 8,000 North Korean soldiers to begin combat operations in war with Ukraine 'in coming days'

Secretary of State Blinken and Defense Secretary Austin warn that 8,000 North Korea troops have been outfitted by Russia in "strong" indication they will be fighting Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk.

Pentagon October 25

Pentagon denies false claim that Biden-Harris admin authorized troops to use force against Americans

The Pentagon says a recently-update directive does not give it authorization "to use lethal force against U.S. citizens or people located inside the United States."

Secretary of Defense October 23

Lloyd Austin says he would recommend Israel strike military targets

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin declined to say whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been a reliable ally, even as he reaffirmed U.S. support for Israel’s defense.

Secretary of Defense October 22

Lloyd Austin warns against isolationism and insists Ukraine absolutely can win war against Russia

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin defended U.S. restrictions on long-range missiles in Ukraine and insisted the war-ravaged nation ‘absolutely’ can defeat Russia even without such capabilities.

Ukraine October 21

Austin warns 'no silver bullet' to defeat Putin as US aid hangs in balance ahead of elections

Secretary of Defense Austin said there is "no silver bullet" to defeat Russian President Putin and urged the global community to bolster aid to Ukraine as concern mounts over continued U.S. support.

Israel October 15

Biden-Harris admin warns Israel over Gaza humanitarian aid, leaked letter reveals

The U.S. warned Israel that it needs to quickly improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or be at risk of violating U.S. law and possibly jeopardizing crucial security aid to the country.