D-Day Anniversary Marked by Remembrance and Allied Tensions
Eighty-one years after the D-Day landings, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commemorated the Allied soldiers who fought an...
NATO Allies Divided Over Increased Defense Spending Target
Defense spending targets are causing friction within NATO. The U.S. is pushing for allies to dedicate 5% of their GDP to...
Trump Taps Military Leaders for CENTCOM and AFRICOM
Former President Donald Trump has nominated two experienced military leaders to head U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and...
Navy Reviewing Ship Name Honoring Harvey Milk
The U.S. Navy is considering renaming a ship currently named after Harvey Milk, a prominent gay rights activist. Defense...
Defense Secretary Pledges Stronger Asian Alliances
Amidst global uncertainty, Defense Secretary Hegseth affirmed the United States' commitment to its security partnerships...
Hegseth Rejects China's Criticism of Space Dome, Defends Hom...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed China's concerns about the Golden Dome space defense system, asserting it i...
Army Paratroopers to Receive Pay Raise, Defense Secretary An...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced pay raises for Army paratroopers during a speech at Fort Bragg. The move is int...
Defense Secretary Orders New Afghanistan Withdrawal Review
Defense Secretary Hegseth has ordered a new review of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The inquiry will examine the...
Fetterman Faces Criticism Over Attendance and Senate Conduct
Senator John Fetterman is reportedly facing internal friction due to missed Senate duties and disagreements with staff....
Defense Secretary's Password Practices Spark Security Debate
Recent reports concerning Defense Secretary Hegseth's password security have ignited a fresh wave of concern among cyber...
Military to Reduce Number of General Officer Positions
The U.S. military is preparing for a significant decrease in the number of general officers, Defense Secretary Pete Hegs...
White House Aides React to 'Sovereignty' Victory at Kentucky...
Following the Kentucky Derby, White House officials shared their reactions to the winning horse, named 'Sovereignty.' Th...
Defense Secretary Hegseth Plans to End Women's Pentagon Prog...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans Tuesday to discontinue a Department of Defense program for women. The pro...
Defense Secretary Hegseth Orders Review of Equal Opportunity...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has initiated a review of the military's equal opportunity complaint process. A recent me...
Hegseth Reportedly Seeks Trump's Attention Amid Pentagon Cha...
Amid recent shifts within the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly increasing his public profile. Sour...
Hegseth Under Scrutiny: Defense Secretary Tenure Faces New C...
Pete Hegseth's time as Secretary of Defense is once again under the microscope. Since his initial nomination, Hegseth ha...
Army Suspends Fort Hamilton Commander After Trump Portrait I...
The U.S. Army has suspended the commander of Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, New York, pending an investigation. This action...
Hegseth's Signal Intel on Yemen Strikes Traced to Central Co...
Information shared by Pete Hegseth on Signal regarding U.S. strikes in Yemen originated from Central Command, sources fa...
Leon Panetta's Tenure as Defense Secretary: A Look Back
As Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta faced immense challenges, including managing ongoing conflicts and combating al Qa...
Navy Considers Renaming Ships Amid Controversy
The U.S. Navy is reviewing the names of some of its ships, including the USNS Harvey Milk, following an order from Defen...
Hegseth Skips NATO Meeting as Ukraine Ceasefire Talks Pause
Amid stalled ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, reports indicate that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wil...
Navy Ship Named for Harvey Milk to Be Renamed
The US Navy ship, USNS Harvey Milk, is slated for a name change, according to a recent announcement from the Department...
Defense Secretary Hegseth to Miss Ukraine Aid Meeting
Defense Secretary James Hegseth will not attend a crucial meeting this week focused on coordinating military assistance...
US Defense Secretary Urges Asian Allies to Increase Defense Spending
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Asian allies about China's potential threat to Taiwan, describing it as "immi...
US Vows Support for Allies Against China's Pressure
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth affirmed the United States' commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking...
Face the Nation: Gates on Israel-Hamas War, Ukraine Aid
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan interviews former Defense Secretary Robert Gates about critical global...
Trump Unveils "Golden Dome" Missile Defense Plan
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presented a proposal for a new, comprehensive missile defense system...
Face the Nation: Markarova on Ukraine Aid, Krebs on AI Election Threats, Gates on Trump
This week on Face the Nation, Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, discussed the urgency of weapon suppli...
Gates, Brink, McChrystal Discuss Global Issues on Face the Nation
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink, and retired General Stanley McCh...
Robert Gates on US Foreign Policy Challenges: Full Interview
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates discusses current challenges facing U.S. foreign policy in a recent interview. He...
Gates: Putin Seeks to Rebuild Russian Empire Before Ukraine Peace
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates believes Vladimir Putin's desire to reconstruct the Russian Empire is a major obst...
Robert Gates Discusses Global Security on 'Face the Nation'
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates appeared on 'Face the Nation' to discuss pressing global security issues. In a wid...
Gates: Putin Aims to Rebuild Russian Empire, Peace Unlikely
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates believes Vladimir Putin's ambition to restore the Russian Empire hinders prospects...
Robert Gates: Judging Putin's Intentions in Person is Difficult
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates expressed skepticism about gauging Vladimir Putin's true intentions through face-t...
Rep. Bacon Reveals Brief Pause in Cyber Operations Against Russia
A Republican congressman has confirmed that Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered a brief pause in cyber operations targetin...
Military to Reduce Number of Top-Ranking Officers
The U.S. military is planning to reduce the number of four-star generals and admirals. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is...
Defense Secretary Orders Pentagon Spending Cuts, Prioritizes Troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to cut spending, including a reduction of at least 20% in four-...
Defense Secretary Orders 20% Cut in Top Military Officer Ranks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed a significant downsizing of the military's highest ranks. In a recent memo,...
Trump Backs Hegseth for Defense Secretary Amid Scrutiny
President Trump voiced his support for Pete Hegseth as a potential future Defense Secretary in a recent interview. This...
Trump Publicly Supports Hegseth Amidst Pentagon Challenges
President Trump accompanied Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a trip to Michigan Tuesday, signaling strong support for t...
Hegseth's Pentagon Reaches 100 Days, Holds One Formal Briefing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged increased transparency at the Pentagon. However, in his first 100 days, only one...
Trump Discusses Hegseth After Signal App Controversy
Former President Trump said he had a "positive talk" with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This follows recent controvers...
Pentagon Signal Access, Pope Funeral Preps, and Trump's Economic Claims: Today's News
Today's headlines include reports that the Pentagon established a system allowing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to acce...
Mangione Pleads Not Guilty; Hegseth Allegedly Threatened Pentagon Officer
Luigi Mangione has entered a not guilty plea to federal charges. Separately, a U.S. official is reporting that Defense S...
Hegseth's Pentagon Office Enabled Signal Message Access, Sources Claim
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny following reports that his Pentagon office established a system allowin...
Hegseth Reportedly Threatened Military Officials with Polygraph Tests
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly accused high-ranking military officers of leaking information to the media in a...
Hegseth Reportedly Threatened Military Officers with Polygraph Tests
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly accused high-ranking military officials of leaking information to the press. So...
Kimmel Jokes About Makeup Studio Rumored for Pentagon
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel poked fun at a recent rumor suggesting the Pentagon may have a makeup studio for Defense Se...
Pope Funeral Plans, Defense Secretary Under Fire, River Protection Efforts
Today's news includes preparations for Pope Francis' funeral, following his recent passing. Defense Secretary Pete Hegse...
Defense Secretary Denies Leak; Dollar Value Declines
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing accusations of sharing classified information through a second Signal messaging...
Hegseth Denies Leaks, Accuses Ex-Aides of Sabotage
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has refuted allegations that he shared classified information through the Signal app. He...