Pete Hegseth
Hegseth asks Congress for $1.5 trillion defense budget as Iran war costs conitnue 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
Netanyahu will not be arrested while visiting US, Trump says following Mamdani's comments
Two US service members killed, one missing in action after Iran strikes base in Jordan
US military delayed intelligence review tied to Iran's Minab school strike, CNN reports
An independent investigation was launched in March, with interviews conducted with service members involved in the strike, but the results have yet to be released.
US sanctions network accused of procuring weapons for IRGC as Iran ramps up strikes in Hormuz
Those targeted allegedly used aviation and logistics companies in Iran, Italy, and Russia to source arms and drone components in violation of renewed UN restrictions.
'Committed to protecting Israel from every threat': Katz confirms he spoke with Hegseth on Iran war
Katz also briefed Hegseth onIsrael’s operations against terrorist groups operating in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon.
US troops to receive testosterone screenings, hormone therapy, says Hegseth
"It's well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels naturally drop," Hegseth said in his video message posted on Twitter/X.
Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi's visit to US, meeting with Trump strengthens US-Iraq ties - analysis
It appears that Trump likes Iraq’s new leader. Zaidi is a former businessperson, like Trump. As such, Zaidi tried to present a new face of Iraq to the White House.
Democratic senators demand Pentagon release findings on Iran school strike probe
Iranian officials have pointed to the strike on the school as a US war crime. The US has said it never intentionally targets civilians.
US Defense Secretary Hegseth cancels visit to Israel following Iran strikes, source tells 'Post'
Hegseth, who is in Ankara alongside US President Donald Trump for the NATO summit, was expected to make a brief visit against the backdrop of the American strikes against Iran.
Trump weighed return to all-out war with Iran, holds back to save nuclear disarmament deal - report
Trump also reportedly said that he is fine with negotiations with Iran continuing past a previous August 18 deadline for a nuclear deal.
Young Americans don't hate Israel - they hate the Israel they think they know - opinion
As the United States marks 250 years of independence, a widening generational divide is testing the foundations that underpin the US-Israel alliance
Pentagon downplays severity of injuries from Iran war, wounded US soldiers claim - report
The Army has strongly disputed this claim, telling CBS that military designations, including “not seriously injured” and “combat casualty,” have specific definitions that have been misconstrued.
