It is unclear who will take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.

Gen. Mark Milley, who earned Trump's spite during his first term, is losing his security clearance and protective detail. Pentagon portraits removed.

U.S. officials say the Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days.

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Wednesday it has begun deploying 1,500 active-duty troops to the southern border, putting in motion plans President Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.

Alina Habba, counselor to President Donald Trump, joins “The Hill on NewsNation” to discuss the Pentagon sending up to 1,500 troops to help secure the southern border. Habba also

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is muscling Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary toward confirmation Friday, prioritizing his vow to create a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon over allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.