After World Wars I and II, war got a bad name. U.S. leaders recast military might as a way to prevent war. Hegseth thinks it's time to re-emphasize "lethality."

President Donald Trump is confident that Pete Hegseth is going to "get it together" any day now - which, to be frank, is not exactly a ringing endorsement of the scandal-plagued former Fox News host he put in charge of the entire United States military.

Hegseth’s Signal Chat activity has sparked controversy across the United States, with many calling for his resignation as defense secretary.