The soldiers on the helicopter that collided with an American Airlines jet on Wednesday night were from the 12th Combat Aviation Battalion based in Virginia.

In an exclusive interview with the Providence Journal, Sen. Jack Reed says Pete Hegseth’s confirmation threatens national security.

The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that mirrors America.

The Senate voted Friday night on the confirmation of Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth.

The commandant of the US Coast Guard has been removed from her position over “leadership deficiencies” and “operational failures,” a Department of Homeland Security official confirmed to CNN on Tuesday.

This post has been updated with statements from Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Jack Reed. The Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and member of the National Guard, to serve as the next Secretary of Defense in a 51 to 50 decision late Friday with Vice President J.

During an interview on Fox News’s Jesse Watters Primetime Wednesday night, Trump’s unqualified Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke about the president’s outlandish designs to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal—leaving the door open for military intervention in both cases.

JD Vance forced to break Senate nail-biter tie in Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as Defense Secretary - Surprise third Republican Mitch McConnell opposed Hegseth’s confirmation after a series of revelati

The bulk of deployed troops come from the Army, primarily military police, to enhance surveillance efforts and act as a deterrent to illegal crossings along the border with Mexico.

U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm ... promised to oust the generals and admirals he has deemed “woke.” And Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, has said eliminating diversity ...

"We have a great Secretary of Defense. We're very happy about that," Trump said.

Panelists Rob Sweetman and Jessica Quezada showcase their support for newly-confirmed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on ‘Fox News @ Night.’