Pete Hegseth
USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand after record-setting deployment, Thai official says
The Lincoln, which left the Middle East on Saturday, has not made a port call in more than 200 days, setting a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea.
'Predictable risks': Two more US senators call for independant probe into naval warship conditions
Iran, Oman negotiate framework for Hormuz transit after Trump claims all mines removed from strait
US can still strike Hormuz targets, Hegseth warns as 'Economic D-Day' takes aim at Iran's economy
US weapons shortages could leave America vulnerable to China, historian warns
Barda pointed to reported shortages in US military stockpiles and the amount of time that could be required to replenish key weapons systems.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'sort of open right now,' believes Iran 'can't go much longer'
On Wednesday, the White House refuted reports that Trump and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had argued about a lack of munitions in the wake of the war with Iran.
Trump says he is happy with Hegseth after ‘treasonous’ reports of fight over munitions shortages
Trump also pushed back on the report in a previous post on Truth Social on Wednesday, writing that the US has "massive amounts of 'munitions.'"
Trump clashes with Hegseth over munition shortages, slams 'communist' El-Sayed
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Donald Trump unaware of US munitions shortage, prompting Camp David clash with Hegseth - report
The White House issued a statement from Trump, saying the US had “far more munitions than anyone in the world" and "far more than we need."
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Senators Cotton, Fetterman during visit to Washington
"You’ve been a great, great friend of Israel, none better," Netanyahu told Cotton. "And I know you’re a champion of the Israel-American alliance, which enhances the security of both our countries."
Hegseth asks Congress for $1.5 trillion defense budget as Iran war costs continue to climb
"Not funding this department at $1.5 trillion, I believe, is the greatest threat that our nation faces," Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee.
US CENTCOM strikes Iran, marking the eleventh consecutive night of bombardment
"The strikes are designed to continue degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," the US Central Command said in a statement on X.
Netanyahu will not be arrested while visiting US, Trump says following Mamdani's comments
Trump was referring to comments made by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who told the NYT that Netanyahu belongs in the Hague, and that he is investigating arresting the PM at the UN General Assembly.
Two US service members killed, one missing in action after Iran strikes base in Jordan
United States Central Command announced that two service members were killed in action, one is missing in action, and four were injured Friday in Jordan in a post on X/Twitter.
