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 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…
Pentagon fires three alleged leakers, fourth official is reassigned
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, pictured at a "Make America Wealthy Again" tariffs announcement in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 2,…
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…
Third top Pentagon official on leave after DoD’s Signal group chat security breach
1 of 3 | Three top Pentagon officials close to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (seen Feb. 26 at the White House in Washington, D.C.)…
Gen. Caine has taken over as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
WASHINGTON — Air Force Gen. Dan Caine has been sworn in as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after a flurry of paperwork was finished to…
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…
Pentagon invites back former military fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccines
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday invited back former military members who were fired by the Biden administration for not getting COVID-19 vaccinations. Photo courtesy…
Pentagon confirms four-star general’s firing amid Trump security purge | Donald Trump News
The United States Department of Defense has confirmed it fired the head of the National Security Agency, in a move that sparked outrage over an…
Pentagon’s watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s acting inspector general announced Thursday that he would review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to convey plans for…
Pentagon inspector general launches investigation into Signal app use
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attends President Donald Trump's "Make America Wealthy Again" event in the Rose Garden of the White House on Wednesday, and…
Top senator criticizes Pentagon on possible troop reductions in Europe
WASHINGTON — The chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee criticized Pentagon “mid-level” leadership for what he said Thursday was a misguided plan to reduce the number…
Trump’s pick for Joint Chiefs chairman vows to be apolitical, addresses Signal chat
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s nominee to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine, told senators Tuesday…
Hegseth signs memo for cuts to Pentagon civilian workforce
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pictured on Friday signing a memorandum that seeks to reduce the Department of Defense's civilian workforce by an undisclosed…
What are ‘classified’ information and ‘secure’ communications?
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s use of a popular messaging app to discuss sensitive military plans — with a journalist on the text chain — is raising…
Pentagon may use polygraph tests to investigate leaks involving national security
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomes Elon Musk to the Pentagon as a visitor during a private briefing on Friday. Photo courtesy Department of Justice March…
Pentagon is the latest agency to announce a leak investigation
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s intelligence and law enforcement arms are investigating what it says are leaks of national security information. Defense Department personnel could face polygraphs in…
Musk visits with Hegseth at Pentagon; administration denies briefing on China
1 of 4 | Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth welcomes Elon Musk at the Pentagon on Friday. Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn…
Trump says Musk shouldn’t get war plans
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday that war plans should not be shared with his advisor Elon Musk because of his business interests, a rare suggestion that…
Pentagon aims to cut up to 60,000 civilian jobs. About a third of those took voluntary resignations
WASHINGTON — Roughly 50,000 to 60,000 civilian jobs will be cut in the Defense Department, but fewer than 21,000 workers who took a voluntary resignation plan are…