Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a funding dilemma over the immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed he had the “absolute” authority to conduct a military strike on suspected drug ...

The US military’s “precision” attack on a purported Venezuelan drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean could be just the start, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “We’ve got assets in the ...

The Senate, in an extremely narrow vote, confirmed Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's embattled pick to serve as secretary of defense. The vote was 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance casting the ...

The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. When Defense Secretary ...