Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary Saturday morning, declaring it an “honor of a lifetime," and he promised to ...

On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington D.C., Donald Trump will take the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.

In brief remarks, Hegseth outlined what he said were his guiding principles: “Restore the warrior ethos in everything that we do, rebuild our military and reestablish deterrence.” ...

Hegseth took the oath from Vice ... he supports women in the military but wants to review standards to make sure they are not lowered to accommodate women. At the swearing-in ceremony, a question ...

in putting America first and in rebuilding our military." Hegseth, a former Fox News host, also thanked Vice President JD Vance, who oversaw the swearing-in ceremony and whose deciding vote on ...