The secretary and Sen. Kelly jousted over the 'illegal orders' video that is part of a pending review by the Pentagon.

Defense secretary takes to X, arguing that the role of military chaplains ‘has been degraded in an atmosphere of political correctness’

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details on his plan. But he said the military was alienating soldiers by treating clergy as therapists.

Two U.S. soldiers killed in Syria ISIS attack identified as Iowa National Guard members. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vows overwhelming force response.

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and War Secretary Pete Hegseth exchanged barbs behind closed doors Tuesday over the Pentagon’s escalating “misconduct” review into the retired Navy combat veteran. The encounter came during a classified all-senators briefing at the Capitol on recent U.

The exchange with Sen. Mark Kelly, who the Pentagon is investigating, centered around what constitutes a “lawful order.”

President Donald Trump’s top Cabinet officials overseeing national security are expected back on Capitol Hill on Tuesday as questions mount over the swift escalation of U.S. military force and deadly boat strikes in international waters near Venezuela.

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticized the two Trump administration officials to reporters after that meeting, demanding Hegseth release the full footage of a Sept. 2 double strike on an alleged drug boat, in which the U.S. reportedly attacked survivors after the initial hit.