Pete Hegseth’s controversial nomination as defense secretary moved a step closer to confirmation with the Senate Armed Services Committee recommending him to the job on party lines. U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., voted Monday against Hegseth, citing a lack of managerial experience and “concerning personal issues.”

Senator Mark Kelly opposes Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense, citing concerns about his readiness.

Trump’s Pentagon pick has denied the allegations, calling them part of a ‘smear campaign.’

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has revoked the security detail of retired Gen. Mark Milley, who served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Fox News reported on Tuesday.

The newly sworn-in defense secretary outlined plans on Saturday to advance the president's defense priorities.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into retired general Mark Milley — who often clashed with President Trump — and determine whether he should be reduced in rank.

The US Senate on Friday approved Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary by a razor-thin margin, in which, Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tie-breaking vote.

President Trump this week revoked a security detail for retired Gen. Mark Milley and announced an investigation into the former Joint Chiefs chair’s conduct, enacting promised retribution while