Trump failed in his first term to bend the Pentagon to his will, facing delays and defiance from a group of military leaders who were determined to uphold its reputation for staying out of politics.

Defense officials are trying to figure out how to hold thousands of people on an aging military base with minimal staff.

That relationship is raising questions among some senators about whether the nominee will follow the law if confirmed.

There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring.

The US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, plans to overhaul the Pentagon apparatus to align with the America First doctrine.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to quickly comply with President Donald Trump's border executive orders upon arriving for his first day on the job.

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth began his first official day at the Pentagon Monday. A flurry of orders are expected that will possibly further clarify instructions on diversity, equity and inclusion training,

The outgoing Biden administration hasn’t designated a senior official to act as defense secretary during the transition, raising the question of who will be in charge at the Pentagon until the Trump administration installs an individual to execute orders.

The new secretary of defense said Monday that additional executive actions are on the way.