Pete Hegseth
Russia, China could take advantage of low US weapons stockpiles to start war with America - NYT
Sources told the NYT that the shortage could last beyond the Trump administration’s tenure in office, leaving future presidencies vulnerable to Russian and Chinese attacks.
Pentagon orders plan for rapid weapons production as US munitions stockpiles dwindle - report
US weapons shortages could leave America vulnerable to China, historian warns
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'sort of open right now,' believes Iran 'can't go much longer'
'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.
Trump to meet munitions makers amid push to replenish weapons stockpiles
The United States has supplied large quantities of weapons to allies while also using munitions in its own military operations, raising concerns about inventories.
'Maybe on the Iran side': Trump reveals Turkey's Erdogan stayed out of Iran war at his request
When asked if he would provide fighter jets and jet engines to Turkey, Trump stated that he would "probably do something" that would make Turkey ”very happy."
