Every one of Hegseth’s predecessors emphasized unity and a diverse military as key to national progress and defense.

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That’s called “jointness,” about which Hegseth knows little. He touted his Army background in the National Guard as a ...

Medical research depends on government money -- even a day's delay in the intricate funding process throws science off-kilter ...

A blizzard of regulations; a power grab over federal funds; and the hollowing out of our nation’s public workforce. It’s just ...

Maria Grant was principal-in-charge of the federal human capital practice of an international consulting firm. While on the ...

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As the dust settles on the fight over Pete Hegseth's nomination, his confirmation is emblematic of a larger truth about the state of Republican politics.

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.

Whatever is needed at the border will be provided,” Pete Hegseth, the new defense secretary, told reporters on Monday.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signaled Trump would sign executive orders intended to roll back diversity initiatives and ...

Readers criticize the vote on the defense secretary nomination. Also: President Trump and tariffs; silencing health officials ...