Pete Hegseth
Pentagon policy chief tells NATO allies US wants European-led defense of continent
“We believe that in order to survive and indeed thrive, NATO must change," US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby told ambassadors representing NATO countries.
USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand after record-setting deployment, Thai official says
'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
Pentagon faces scrutiny over lack of details on Minab girls' school strike in Iran
The strike took place on February 28, at the beginning of Operation Epic Fury. A missile hit a primary school, killing 168 people, including around 110 children, according to Iranian officials.
Pentagon may be understating severity of US missile stockpile shortage - report
The Atlantic reported that Vice President Vance has discussed the issue with Trump, noting that a weapons shortage would be extremely detrimental to American interests.
Trump administration officials are quoting the Bible, is it good for the Jews? - opinion
“President Trump has a complicated relationship with the Bible,” The New York Times said of Trump's likely participation in a marathon reading of scripture to take place in Washington, D.C.
Hundreds of Google employees urge CEO not to sign deal with Pentagon in open letter
The letter stated that the signatories feel their “proximity to this technology creates a responsibility to highlight and prevent its most unethical and dangerous uses.”
Iran continuing to lay mines in Strait of Hormuz, US official says
In response to Iran placing mines around the Strait, which experts believe are fewer than 100, US President Donald Trump ordered the Navy to "shoot and kill any boat" suspected of doing so.
Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
Hegseth added that Tehran had a chance to make a "good deal" with Washington.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan fired amid Pentagon shakeup
The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement, saying he was leaving the administration "effective immediately." But it did not provide a reason or say whether it was his decision to go.
Senator Lindsey Graham speaks to Trump, Hegseth on 'way forward' in Iran conflict
The South Carolina Republican described the discussion's focus as "the way forward regarding the Iran conflict," while also warning countries against assisting Iran's oil distribution efforts.
Pete Hegseth compares media to Pharisees, ancient Jewish sect derided by Christians
Hegseth's comments follow a similar incident in 2019, when then-Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg compared Mike Pence to the Pharisees.
US ready to restart Iran war if no deal reached, Hegseth warns
Hegseth stated that he had a message for the Iranian leadership: "We are watching you. Your capabilities are not the same as ours. Remember, this is not a fair fight."
