Pete Hegseth

Five takeaways from leaked US top military chat group
Security breach reveals US-Iran tensions; VP doubts strike's benefits to US interests.


"Nobody was texting war plans": Hegseth denies Yemen leaks, calls Atlantic editor "garbage-peddler'
Defense Sec. denies leaking U.S. airstrike plans in group chat with media editor


What top Trump officials have said about mishandling classified information
Trump officials used open chat for classified talks, despite past criticisms.


Hegseth Says ‘Nobody Was Texting War Plans’ After The Atlantic Editor Claims He Was Part Of Signal Chat
Defense Sec. Hegseth denies war plans shared in Signal chat with journalist


Trump officials planned a military strike over Signal – with a magazine editor on the line
Accidental chat leak reveals U.S. plans for Yemen strike.


Messages with Yemen war plans shared with reporter appears 'authentic': Official
Trump officials leaked Yemen war plans in group chat with journalist


F-47's mission is to take on China: 'You have to have it'
Trump awards Boeing $20B for F-47 fighter, boosting US air dominance.


Musk was never briefed on China war plans at Pentagon meeting, Trump and Hegseth say
Trump denies Musk was briefed on US-China war plans amid NYT report controversy


Trump denies that Musk was going to be briefed on China war plans
Musk's Pentagon visit sparks China war plan briefing controversy.


Musk to receive Pentagon briefing on top-secret China war plans: NYT
Elon Musk to receive Pentagon briefing amid China ties concerns


Hegseth says Defense Dept eliminates hundreds of millions in 'wasteful' spending after DOGE findings
DoD cuts $580M in contracts, vows transparency and efficiency reforms


Pentagon Cutting Up To 60,000 Civilian Positions, Report Says
Pentagon to cut up to 60,000 civilian jobs amid federal workforce reduction


Trump administration guts board of U.S. Institute of Peace, a nonprofit agency
Trump ousts USIP board, CEO amid foreign aid agency cuts.

Houthis post cryptic video of American flag-draped coffins
US launches strikes on Iran-backed Houthis after Trump issues stern warning


Transgender sailors, Marines offered benefits to voluntarily leave service or face being kicked out
Navy offers transgender sailors voluntary separation amid new Trump-era military policy


DOD closes think tank arm marred by 'inefficiency' and criticized by GOP for ties to Trump-Russia probe
Pentagon dissolves controversial think tank tied to Trump-Russia probe


Hegseth Renames Fort Moore Back To Fort Benning—Latest Rollback Of Military Base Name Changes
Fort Moore Restored to Fort Benning, Honoring WWI Soldier Over Confederate General


Analysis: How the world changed in a month | CNN
Trump's 2nd term: US reshapes global order, strains NATO ties, fuels rightwing populism


Trump administration fires top US general and Navy chief in unprecedented purge of military leadership | CNN Politics
Trump ousts top military leaders, reshapes Pentagon hierarchy.


Trump’s power grab could dissuade military leaders from refusing illegal orders, experts warn | CNN Politics
Trump's executive order raises concerns over military legal influence
