Pete Hegseth has criticized GOP senators since Donald Trump’s initial win in 2016, being notably critical of outgoing leader Sen. Mitch McConnell.

Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on June 26, 2025. (Andrew Harnik / ) Pete Hegseth, the defense ...

"Morning Joe" explained that the lack of criticism from Republicans on Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth shows the power of Trump.

Former Vice President Mike Pence defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid criticism of his management style and decision to pause military aid to Ukraine without President Trump's approval, ...

Hegseth amps up criticism of ‘leakers’ after more scrutiny of Signal usage The defense secretary has not denied a new report but insisted that no classified information was shared, seeking to ...

Democratic and Republican senators grilled Hegseth over a sparsely outlined defense budget for next fiscal year, echoing rare bipartisan criticism during the House hearing.

Pete Hegseth faced bipartisan criticism over the Trump administration’s response to Ukraine as the president struggles to broker a peace deal. The testy line of questioning took place as the ...

Former Vice President Mike Pence defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid criticism of his management style and decision to pause military aid to Ukraine without President Trump's approval, ...