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Dan Driscoll, an Army veteran and businessman, told senators that he would serve as the soldiers’ secretary of the Army, “not ...

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.

Reid is the third Republican to enter the nomination contest for lieutenant governor. Seven Democrats are seeking their party ...

Electric passenger vehicles created for regional travel over coastal waters are soon going to be built in Rhode Island.

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — Senator Jack Reed will be in North Kingstown to break ground on a new manufacturing facility.

WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's ...

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

During the confirmation vote for Pete Hegseth in the Senate this week, Senator Jack Reed railed against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary.

Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his ...

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, faced stiff criticism from Democrats and some Republicans—requiring a tie-breaking ...

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations ...