Marines could be sent to L.A. protests, Hegseth says
June 8 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department arrested one person overnight in Paramount, a city in Los Angeles County, amid ongoing protests against…
Commentary: Hegseth’s move on USNS Harvey Milk is a stain on military’s ‘warrior ethos’
Of course, Trump’s Secretary of Defense wants the name of Harvey Milk, the murdered gay rights pioneer, stripped from a ship. Never mind that Milk…
The Navy reportedly wants to rename the USNS Harvey Milk
California leaders denounced reports Tuesday that the Trump administration is preparing to strip the name of slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk from a naval…
China responds after Hegseth warns to prepare for war
June 1 (UPI) -- China criticized the United States on Sunday for having a "Cold War mentality" after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to warn…
Hegseth: Prepare for war to ensure Indo-Pacific peace
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says nations must prepare for war to ensure peace amid Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region during the International Institute for…
Pete Hegseth urges Asia to boost defence against China’s ‘imminent’ threat to Taiwan
Tessa WongReporting fromShangri-la Dialogue, SingaporeGetty ImagesThe US defense secretary warned that China poses a real threat to TaiwanUS Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has warned…
Hegseth warns of China threat as Beijing’s top brass skip Singapore summit | Military News
Singapore – Of the many military officials darting across the lobby of Singapore’s Shangri-La Hotel this weekend, there has been one significant absence. China’s Defence…
US Defense Secretary Hegseth orders 20% cut in ranks of top officers | Military News
Pentagon chief says cuts will maximise ‘strategic’ and ‘operational readiness’.United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced steep cuts in the number of top-ranked…
Hegseth revises U.S. Army blueprint to ‘ensure peace through strength’
May 3 (UPI) -- Changing military technologies, tactics and challenges require the U.S. Army to eliminate waste and modernize its capabilities to ensure "peace through…
Pete Hegseth declares new ‘national defence’ zone on US southern border | US-Mexico Border
NewsFeedUS Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced an expanded military zone along the southern border with Mexico. He warned that US soldiers will detain and…
Hegseth dismisses Pentagon advisory committees
April 26 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has dismissed the members of DOD advisory committees, the department confirmed in a statement on…
The drumbeat against Hegseth? It’s not really about him
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth finds himself under fire again — this time from political skeptics or foes across the political spectrum. But just as…
Hegseth pulled airstrike info from secure military channel for Signal posts, NBC News reports
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pulled the airstrike information he posted into Signal chats with his wife, brother and dozens of others from a secure communications…
Trump backs Hegseth after reports of second Signal chat on Yemen strikes | Donald Trump News
US president calls latest controversy over defence chief’s handling of military information a ‘waste of time’.United States President Donald Trump has backed his defence chief…
Reports: Hegseth shared military attack plans in second Signal chat with wife, brother
April 21 (UPI) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used his personal phone last month to share military plans for a then-upcoming attack on the Houthis…
Hegseth had a second Signal chat detailing Yemen strike, report says
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother in which he shared similar details of a March military…
US’s Hegseth shared military plans in second Signal chat, reports say | Military News
Reports come after Hegseth attracted scrutiny last month over discussions of military plans in another group chat.United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared details…
Former Pentagon spokesman tied to online DEI purge was asked to resign, official says
WASHINGTON — Former Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot was asked to resign this week, a senior Defense official told the Associated Press on Thursday, in the latest shake-up…
Hegseth cuts $5.1B in spending on ‘wasteful’ Pentagon consulting contracts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum on Thursday cutting $5.1 billion in spending on "wasted" contracts at the Pentagon. Screenshot from Pentaton video April…
Hegseth says China’s military presence in Western Hemisphere is ‘too large’
PANAMA CITY — U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Wednesday focused again on China’s presence in the Western Hemisphere, one day after calling the world power…