Pete Hegseth
Footage sheds light on Iranian attacks that drove US troops from Kuwait base - report
US soldiers described dwindling ammunition and concerns about casualties before leaving Camp Buehring for remote positions in Kuwait’s desert.
Hegseth praises sailors' resilience after record-breaking carrier deployment
Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, Pentagon says
US remains 'hell-bent' on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, says Hegseth
Hegseth to announce 20% cut in generals, admirals, ends tenure for civilians at military academies
Hegseth will give a speech on Wednesday in front of hundreds of junior officers and enlisted officials, updating them on his priorities for the military.
Hegseth's Pentagon record faces scrutiny as impeachment vote looms - opinion
Hegseth escaped an immediate impeachment vote, but questions over his war leadership and conduct are unlikely to disappear.
Eight sailors assigned to USS Lincoln attempted suicide, Navy Secretary tells Congress
The letter came in response to a letter from New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who called attention to the conditions aboard the aircraft carrier in August.
Influencer Jake Paul calls for amended US Constitution, says civilians should be able to bear RPGs
The interview came days before he and his brother, Logan, arrived in Washington on Thursday to visit the Pentagon.
Seven Republicans back Iran war powers resolution, widening GOP split with Trump
The growing Republican defections come as Washington faces rising costs, depleted munitions stocks, and questions over how long the ongoing conflict can continue.
Anti-Israel US Republican rep. Thomas Massie seeks Hegseth's impeachment over Iran war
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie launched an impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, while polls show voters remain uneasy about the conflict ahead of midterm elections.
Iran strikes damaged, destroyed hundreds of US bases across Middle East, cost $33.4b, Pentagon says
Ex-CENTCOM chief Gen. Frank McKenzie warned that "the US will not be able to maintain these bases in a full-throated conflict, because they will be rendered unusable by sustained Iranian attack."
Hegseth, Pentagon pressured F-15 crew to appear in '60 Minutes' Iran rescue story, CNN reports
US Defense Secretary Hegseth and political officials reportedly pushed for the airmen to take part in the CBS program, while military officials raised concerns over security and political messaging.
White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say
According to the Washington Post, Hegseth blamed Feinberg for letting stockpiles of long-range guided missiles and air-defense interceptors shrink.
Pentagon extends MidEast deployments into 2027 even as Trump mulls declaring war over - report
Sources said the military presence is intended to preserve President Donald Trump's ability to choose between continued economic pressure, limited military operations, and broader escalation.