WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate. Robert Salesses ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says congressional leaders were notified of the U.S. operation in Iran "after the planes were ...

The Pentagon on Monday swore in Robert G. Salesses as the acting secretary of Defense while President Trump’s nominee Pete Hegseth awaits Senate confirmation. Salesses was sworn in just after ...

"Bob" was in line to serve as acting U.S. Secretary of Defense in the opening days of the second administration of President Donald J. Trump.

WASHINGTON — Robert Salesses will serve as President Donald Trump’s acting defense secretary as the nomination of Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department lingers in the Senate.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Trump administration complied with the notification requirements of the War Powers ...

The defense secretary will be accompanied by Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine in his first post-confirmation testimony, ...

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth arrives before President-elect Donald Trump at a service at St. John's Church, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate. Robert Salesses, deputy ...