Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has privately discussed the idea of running for political office next year in Tennessee, sources told NBC News.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has privately discussed the idea of running for political office next year in Tennessee, according to two people who have spoken directly with him about it.

During his remarks in a Senate hearing in June, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brazenly defended Trump's abandonment of the United States' allies. Hegseth stated, "It's only fair." ...

During his remarks in a Senate hearing in June, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doubled down on Trump's trade blunders. Hegseth stated, "We're grateful." ...

The revelation also offers a new headache for Hegseth, who has faced mounting criticism over the leaked Signal chats, his management style, as well his reported decision to pause military aid to ...

WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. military, is among the first of the incoming administration’s Cabinet hopefuls to appear before the Senate ...