Trump failed in his first term to bend the Pentagon to his will, facing delays and defiance from a group of military leaders who were determined to uphold its reputation for staying out of politics.

The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency ordered a pause on all events and activities related to Black History Month, MLK Day, Juneteenth and more. MSNBC anchor Jonathan Capehart and Jewish Council for Public Affairs President Amy Spitalnick join Chris Jansing to react.

That relationship is raising questions among some senators about whether the nominee will follow the law if confirmed.

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.

The US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, plans to overhaul the Pentagon apparatus to align with the America First doctrine.

The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that mirrors America.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to quickly comply with President Donald Trump's border executive orders upon arriving for his first day on the job.

Mark Milley’s security detail and clearance — and directed the Pentagon’s acting inspector general to launch an investigation into whether the retired soldier should be demoted in rank ...

Hegseth also told service members about other priorities, including strengthening the defense industrial base and getting the Pentagon to pass an audit, while ensuring that the U.S. remains “the ...

Defense officials are trying to figure out how to hold thousands of people on an aging military base with minimal staff.