WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was met with sharp questions and criticism Tuesday by lawmakers who demanded details on his move to deploy troops to Los Angeles, and they ...

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith has been around in Washington state politics a long time. A moderate Democrat, he’s been in Congress since 1997, and before that, served in the state Legislature. His 9th ...

Congress must investigate Pete Hegseth’s firing of military branches’ top legal officers by John Ewers, opinion contributor - 07/02/25 7:30 AM ET ...

This is the moment to reaffirm congressional support for the rule of law and independent legal advice in our nation’s armed forces. Opinion - Congress must investigate Pete Hegseth’s firing of ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon has provided possible options to President Donald Trump as he decides any next steps on Iran. But Hegseth would not tell lawmakers on Wednesday ...

Two US congressmen say the tripartite nuclear-powered submarine pact is key to checking Chinese expansionism in the ...

A handful of members of the Republican majority crossed party lines to challenge administration priorities on collective ...

Ad Policy The man in the empty suit: Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on June 26, 2025. (Andrew Harnik / Getty Images) Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, loves posting ...