Every one of Hegseth’s predecessors emphasized unity and a diverse military as key to national progress and defense.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth broke his silence about the fatal Washington D.C. plane crash and gave an update about President Trump's Guantánamo Bay plan.

Good Thursday morning. This is Zack Stanton, Playbook’s deputy editor, at the helm on a grim morning here in Washington. Get in touch: [email protected]. THE DCA CRASH: Before we get to the ...