Ireland has the lowest spend on defence as a proportion of its economic wealth out of 38 European states, according to a new study. It shows Ireland spends less than other neutral countries, such as ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is holding a news conference Thursday morning from Brussels focusing on the Russia-Ukraine war, which is just over a week from entering its third year.

WASHINGTON — Senators received an affidavit Tuesday from the former sister-in-law of defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth in which she says his behavior caused his second wife to fear for her ...

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 ...

The tone and rapidity of the diversity, equity and inclusion ‘cancellations’ has led to confusion among sailors.

You want me to go swimming?" the president said ... Vice President JD Vance, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Defense ...

As U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, his choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, came under close scrutiny. News media reports shone a spotlight on the former "Fox ...

Pete Hegseth was sworn into his new position as secretary of defense Saturday morning after being confirmed in a contentious Senate vote the night before. Hegseth, a former Fox News host ...

WASHINGTON – Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of three Republicans voting against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth on Friday to be secretary of Defense, though his appointment was approved ...