Pete Hegseth
Defense Secretary Hegseth Warns Cartels Over Trump's Order To Use Military Force: 'We Know More Than They Think'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a warning to cartels after Donald Trump approved the use of military force against them
Hegseth Reportedly Eyeing a Run For Office In Tennessee, a Move That Would Require Him To Resign
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly considering running for political office in Tennessee next year, a move that would require him to resign from his post
White House Reportedly Tells Hegseth To Stop Polygraph Tests As Senior Official Believe They Could Be Targeted Next
The White House reportedly directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to stop using polygraph tests to search for people who have leaked information to the media.
White House Forces Hegseth to Stop Polygraphing Employees He Suspects of Media Leaks: Report
Pete Hegseth was forced to stop polygraph testing his staff after the White House intervened on behalf of an irate Defense Department employee allied with President Donald Trump and Stephen Miller.
Pete Hegseth Reportedly Shared Sensitive Information In Signal Chat Despite Getting It From An Email Labeled 'SECRET'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly shared highly sensitive information in a Signal chat despite getting it from an email labeled "SECRET"
Hegseth's Battle Against DEI Has Resulted in 'Far More' Racist Incidents at the Defense Department: Report
Pete Hegseth has railed against DEI programs since being confirmed earlier this year. However, this push has reportedly led to an uptick of racist incidents.
Critics Slam Use of New Jersey Military Base to Detain Migrants: 'An Abhorrent Use of That Vital Resource'
The Trump administration plans to use Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey to detain undocumented immigrants
Pentagon Reportedly Investigating Two of Hegseth's Top Aides Over 'Signalgate'
Two top aides of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are reportedly being investigated by their role in the controversy known as Signalgate
GOP Senator Criticizes 'Amateurish' Hegseth in Latest Turn Against Trump Admin: 'He's Out of His Depth'
Retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "out of his depth" following reports, criticizing his leadership as "amateurish."
White House Offered to 'Cover' for Hegseth After Pausing Weapons to Ukraine Without Notifying Trump: Report
The White House reportedly offered to shield Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he paused Ukraine weapons shipments without Donald Trump's approval.
'Clueless' Trump and Hegseth Caught Whispering Before Passing Off Russia Question: 'I'm Not Really Qualified'
Trump and Hegseth were seemingly caught off guard by a question about Russia allegedly using chemical weapons in Ukraine, prompting ridicule online.
Top Defense Officials Question Hegseth's Order to Delay Ukraine Weapons Shipment to Conduct Stockpile Review: Report
Hegseth paused a shipment of aid to Ukraine to conduct a review of munitions, citing concern of diminished stockpiles— a concern sources told NBC News are unfounded.
Dems Voice Frustration At Trump Admin Briefing On Iran Strikes: 'A Lot Of Propaganda'
Democratic lawmakers are voicing their frustration at briefings from the Trump administration on the bombings against Iran's nuclear sites
Veterans Advocate Mocks Hegseth's 'Rattled' Iran Briefing: 'I Wish He Attacked Putin as Aggressively as He Attacks CNN'
A staunch advocate for veterans mocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Iran briefing, saying the Trump administration official appeared "rattled."
Trump Admin Stops Collecting Data Crucial for Hurricane Predictions at the Start of Hurricane Season
The Trump administration's decision to halt transmission of critical satellite data threatens to undermine hurricane forecasts just as the 2025 season begins.
Trump Claims CNN, New York Times 'Will Be Firing' Reporters Who Exposed Hegseth's Intel on Iran
President Donald Trump has claimed that The New York Times and CNN will be dismissing journalists who published "fake" stories exposing intel on his administration's attack on Iran.
Hegseth Sparks Backlash After Insisting Trump's Iran Strike Was the 'Most Complex Military Operation in History': 'Not By a Long Shot'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is being ridiculed by social media users after declaring that the Trump administration's strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities was one of the most complex military operations in US history.
Hegseth Berates Former Fox Colleague During Questioning of Iran Strikes: 'You've Been About the Worst'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized Fox News reporter Jennifer Griffin during a Thursday briefing after she questioned the effectiveness of U.S. strikes in Iran.
Hegseth Downplays His Department's 'Leaked' Assessment of US Strike on Iran: 'It Was Low Confidence'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth downplayed the Pentagon's assessment claiming that the U.S. strikes in Iran did not result in significant damage on Wednesday.
Pentagon's Own Report Determined Iran's Nuclear Sites Were Just Damaged Despite Trump Insisting They Were 'Obliterated': Report
A Pentagon report revealed that the Iranian nuclear facilities struck by the US were damaged but not obliterated, contradicting assertions made by Donald Trump.
Trump Promotes 'Regime Change' in Iran Despite Vance, Rubio and Hegseth All Dismissing the Idea Hours Earlier
President Donald Trump contradicted senior staff members within his administration by stating that he may attempt to facilitate a regime change within Iran.
AOC Ridicules Hegseth After Being Congratulated for 'Not a Single Leak' From Iran Bombing: 'Not a Vote of Confidence'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he was congratulated for managing the U.S. attack on Iran without any leaks.
Fox Host Accuses Vance, Top Officials of Pressuring Trump to 'Abandon His Principles' Amid Iran Tensions: 'Let Trump Be Trump!'
A Fox News host has accused JD Vance and other top officials of pressuring the president to "abandon his principles" amid tensions over Israel's war with Iran.
Trump Reportedly Freezes Out His Defense Secretary in Iran Planning: 'Nobody Is Talking to Hegseth'
Despite holding the title of defense secretary, Pete Hegseth has been reportedly iced out from Trump's war planning talks on Iran.
Hegseth Laughs After Senator Pushes Him to Deny Ordering Military to Use 'Lethal Force' Against Protesters
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laughed when asked if he had authorized the military to use lethal force against protesters, refusing to give a direct answer.
Hegseth Attempts to Cut Off Democratic Senator After Asking If He Discussed Security Firing With MAGA Influencer: 'Your Time is Up'
Sen. Jacky Rosen received no response after pointedly asking if Laura Loomer had consulted regarding the dismissal of Gen. Haugh in April.
Trump Berated Hegseth After Soldiers Had a 'Good Time' at Military Parade Instead of Appearing 'Menacing,' Author Claims
Donald Trump reportedly berated Pete Hegseth over a military parade that failed to appear "menacing," blaming soldiers for looking too cheerful.
Hegseth Dodges Question About 'Political Allegiance to Trump.' Congressman Tells Him to 'Get the Hell Out'
During a House Committee hearing on Thursday, a Democratic lawmaker implored Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign from his position.
Hegseth Refuses to Answer If He Would Follow Court's Decision on Deploying Marines to Los Angeles: 'This Is Not My Lane'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refused to say whether he would follow court rulings on President Trump's troop deployment to Los Angeles during a hearing Thursday.
Hegseth Ridiculed for Failing to Name the Part of the Constitution Allowing Trump to Deploy Marines for LA Protests: 'He Knows Nothing'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is being ridiculed by social media users after failing to cite the provision of the Constitution which provides a Presidential administration with the authority to deploy active duty Marines to state neighborhoods.