Pete Hegseth
Iran continuing to lay mines in Strait of Hormuz, US official says
In response to Iran placing mines around the Strait, which experts believe are fewer than 100, US President Donald Trump ordered the Navy to "shoot and kill any boat" suspected of doing so.
Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
US Navy Secretary John Phelan fired amid Pentagon shakeup
Senator Lindsey Graham speaks to Trump, Hegseth on 'way forward' in Iran conflict
Trump to rename Department of Defense the 'Department of War,' official says
"We're just going to do it. I'm sure Congress will go along if we need that ... Defense is too defensive. We want to be defensive, but we want to be offensive, too if we have to be," Trump said.
'Never felt better in my life,' Trump boasts after days of speculation about his health
Social media spread theories over the weekend about Donald Trump’s health after several days of quiet from the president.
Vance, Hegseth greet troops in Washington, face jeers from protesters
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller called DC protesters who heckled the pair "stupid white hippies."
Hegseth reposts Christian pastor who believes in making US a Christian theocracy
Pastor Doug Wilson advocates for recriminalizing homosexuality and removing women's right to vote.
Katz flying to DC to meet with Hegseth on Iran, weapons
Katz is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to discuss Iran and various other weaponry and strategic security issues.
US military to remove 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles
President Donald Trump deployed the California National Guard troops to Los Angeles in June, against the wishes of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, to quell protests triggered by immigration raids.
WATCH: US bureaucratic gloves are off: Hegseth says he has rescinded all drone production red tape
In a memorandum released to the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth announced unhindered US drone production and new implementation of drone combat in military training.
Top US intelligence official criticizes Washington Post reporter
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard criticized Ellen Nakashima's reporting methods, saying they reflected a media establishment "desperate to sabotage POTUS's successful agenda."
How DTRA's expertise aided in the strikes on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility - explainer
DTRA played an integral role in planning the strike on Iran's heavily fortified Fordow facility, a site long suspected of being central to Iran's nuclear weapons program.
Jewish Caucus calls for Pentagon accountability over Kingsley Wilson's antisemitic remarks
"The remarks are not isolated or ambiguous and have long been associated with violence and hate," the letter read.
