Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, the highest-profile Republican on President Obama's Cabinet, will step down, once his successor is confirmed by the Senate. Calling Hagel an "exemplary defense ...

WASHINGTON — President Obama announced the resignation of Chuck Hagel Monday, commending the secretary of Defense for his "steady hand" through a period of transition for the United States ...

After less than two years at the helm of the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is resigning. Hagel approached President Obama last month about stepping down, Mr. Obama announced Monday from ...

Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the department has its own judicial code, legal system and healthcare system. Hagel, who was in charge from 2013 to 2015, told All Things Considered host ...

Jan. 7, 2013 -- President Obama nominated former Senator Chuck Hagel as the next U.S. secretary of defense. To those who haven't followed the Senate closely in the past decade, he's probably not a ...

In picking Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense, President Obama is also picking a big fight with the GOP. The commander-in-chief is nominated former Republican Nebraska senator and Vietnam vet ...

Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel explains the challenges that President Elect Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense will inherit. What does it take to run the Department of Defense?

CHUCK HAGEL SAYS HE AGREES WITH HOW PRESIDENT ... serving as Nebraska's U.S. senator to being named the country's secretary of defense, the Vietnam veteran has seen a lot of conflicts throughout ...

President Obama made it official at the White House this morning. — -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is stepping down, senior administration officials confirmed today to ABC News. Flanked by ...

Here's a brief look at the people considered most likely to take the helm at the Pentagon when Hagel leaves. Carter was the Deputy Secretary of Defense between 2011 and 2013, serving as the ...

Photo: AP Chuck Hagel is stepping down as defense secretary, forced out after White House officials and the Pentagon chief couldn’t agree as war flared again in the Middle East. Mr. Hagel had ...

Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel says "a lack of any government experience is an issue" when leading the largest institution in the world. Is Trump pick Pete Hegseth ready to run Defense?