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Scoop: Inside Hegseth's classified plea for more defense funds

Fadingcorroborated63 outlets reported this themselves in 256 reports over 52 days - more reporting than echo.
After publishing: 15 headlines quietly rewritten, 7 descriptions edited22 changes
  1. Bloomberg Politicsseen 13 Aug, 20:08headline rewritten

    Hegseth Pressed on Test Office ‘Purge’ and Hidden Weapons DataHegseth Pressed on Test Office ‘Purge,’ Blocked Weapons Data

  2. The Hillseen 19 Aug, 21:52description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin (Mich.) on Monday sent letters to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine, asking them to confirm they will not deploy U.S. servicemembers to polling places this year. In the letters, Slotkin asked Hegseth and Caine to confirm the Defense Department “will not send Federal...

    Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin (Mich.) on Monday sent letters to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, asking them to confirm they will not deploy U.S. service members to polling places this year. In the letters, Slotkin asked Hegseth and Caine to confirm the Defense Department...

  3. troyrecord.comseen 20 Aug, 19:58headline rewritten

    Senator presses Hegseth to keep US military out of midterm electionsSenator presses Hegseth, Caine for commitment to keep US military out of the midterm elections

  4. bostonherald.comseen 20 Aug, 20:00headline rewritten

    Senator presses Hegseth to keep US military out of midterm electionsSenator presses Hegseth, Caine for commitment to keep US military out of the midterm elections

  5. Al Jazeera Englishseen 1 Sept, 01:00headline rewritten

    Top US general says no plans to send troops to polls for November electionsTop US general says no plans to deploy troops for 2026 midterm elections

  6. The Hillseen 1 Sept, 01:00description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday that it’s too early to discuss the possibility of Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth running for president in 2028. “I think he’s doing a fantastic job, but it’s very early to talk about that," Trump said in response to chatter about a Hegseth run. "We have...

    President Trump told reporters Monday in the Oval Office that it’s too early to discuss the possibility of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth running for president in 2028. “I think he’s doing a fantastic job, but it’s very early to talk about that," Trump said in response to chatter about a Hegseth run. "We have to...

  7. advocate-news.comseen 3 Sept, 08:06headline rewritten

    US military has no plans to send troops to the polls, top general saysUS military has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, top general says

  8. ABC News (Australia)seen 5 Sept, 02:00headline rewritten

    Live: Hegseth thanks Australia for 'matched' defence capabilitiesLive: Opposition leader says teachers running 'political agendas' in schools

  9. nbclosangeles.comseen 19 Sept, 05:57headline rewritten

    Johnson sends House home early, delaying Hegseth impeachment voteHouse to leave early, punting Hegseth impeachment vote until after November elections

  10. The Hillseen 24 Sept, 07:55description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will now oversee a new Pentagon advisory committee focused on homeland security and defense, the first such department panel to do so. The Homeland Defense Board (HDB), announced in the Federal Register on Sept. 11 and first reported by Defense News, is meant to fill what the Pentagon sees as a...

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will now oversee a new Pentagon advisory committee focused on homeland security and defense — the first such department panel to do so. The Homeland Defense Board (HDB), announced in the Federal Register on Sept. 11 and first reported by Defense News, is meant to fill what the Pentagon sees as...

  11. Bloomberg Politicsseen 30 Sept, 05:51headline rewritten

    Hegseth to Cut Pentagon Posts Reserved for Generals, AdmiralsHegseth to Cut Pentagon Posts Held for Generals, Admirals

  12. Tagesschau (Germany)seen 1 Oct, 16:43description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    US-Verteidigungsminister Hegseth kürzt die Stellen von Generälen und Admiralen drastisch zusammen. Ein Vorgänger kritisiert die Entscheidung deutlich. Elon Musk bekommt vom Pentagon eine wichtige Rolle.

    US-Verteidigungsminister Hegseth kürzt die Stellen von Generalen und Admiralen drastisch zusammen. Ein Vorgänger kritisiert die Entscheidung deutlich. Elon Musk bekommt vom Pentagon eine wichtige Rolle.

  13. abc7news.comseen 2 Oct, 16:44headline rewritten

    Hegseth targets military's top brass for deeper cuts: OfficialsHegseth says 20% of senior military officers will be cut, unveils new AI command

  14. South China Morning Postseen 3 Oct, 05:00headline rewritten

    Trump defence chief says US slashed number of generals and admirals by 20%Hegseth says US slashed number of generals and admirals by 20%

  15. The Hillseen 3 Oct, 05:00description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a flurry of announcements during a wide-ranging speech to active-duty officers Wednesday. At the beginning of the address, the Pentagon chief stuck to his bread and butter: culture-war grievances, stripping the “woke” out of the Defense Department, bashing the news media for its coverage of the Iran war, and proclaiming...

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a flurry of announcements during a wide-ranging speech to active-duty officers Wednesday. At the beginning of the address, the Pentagon chief stuck to his bread and butter: culture-war grievances, stripping the “woke” out of the Department of Defense (DOD), bashing the news media for its coverage of the Iran war,...

  16. Axiosseen 3 Oct, 05:00description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took aim at the U.S. media during a speech at a Marine Corps base in Virginia on Wednesday, saying: "Our so-called press makes Iranian state media look reasonable." Why it matters: Hegseth cast news outlets as a threat to U.S. troops, escalating his attacks on journalists over reporting based on classified information . What he's saying: In his second annual "State of the Force" address at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, Hegseth accused some members of the...

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took aim at the U.S. media during a speech at a Marine Corps base in Virginia on Wednesday, saying, "Our so-called press makes Iranian state media look reasonable." Why it matters: Hegseth cast news outlets as a threat to U.S. troops, escalating his attacks on journalists over reporting based on classified information. What he's saying: In his second annual "State of the Force" address at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, Hegseth accused some members of the...

  17. abcnews.comseen 4 Oct, 08:15headline rewritten

    Hegseth targets military's top brass for deeper cuts: OfficialsHegseth targets military's top brass for deeper cuts, unveils creation of a new command to integrate drone tech and AI in speech to troops

  18. nbclosangeles.comseen 5 Oct, 01:37headline rewritten

    Pete Hegseth creates Pentagon Office of Religious AffairsPete Hegseth creates Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him

  19. nbcsandiego.comseen 5 Oct, 01:37headline rewritten

    Pete Hegseth creates Pentagon Office of Religious AffairsPete Hegseth creates Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him

  20. The Hillseen 6 Oct, 11:25description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) wrote in his upcoming book that he views his confirmation vote for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the "biggest regret of my career." Tillis's upcoming memoir "How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents," out Tuesday, breaks down how he was skeptical of allegations made about Hegseth's treatment of women, style of...

    Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) wrote in his upcoming book that he views his confirmation vote for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the "biggest regret" of his career. Tillis's upcoming memoir — "How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents," which will hit the shelves Tuesday — breaks down how he was skeptical of allegations made about...

  21. The Hillseen 17 Oct, 19:14headline rewritten

    Amid leadership shakeup, Hegseth addresses Army conventionAmid leadership shake-up, Hegseth addresses Army convention

  22. Le Monde Englishseen 18 Oct, 13:29headline rewritten

    Commander-in-chief Trump puts his military at riskCommander-in-chief Trump is putting his military at risk

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How it spread - 223 original reports, 33 reprints

  1. Tue, 4 August 2026

    1 report
    • Axios23:32
      Scoop: Inside Hegseth's classified plea for more defense funds

      Top Pentagon officials are already pitching reconciliation 4.0 to Senate Republicans behind closed doors, underscoring the need for a massive boost in military funds, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Thune hasn't embraced reconciliation 3.0. The White House is already looking beyond it. Trump officials are quietly sketching out a lame-duck package that could pair significant Pentagon funding with other priorities, including a debt ceiling increase that will be necessary sometime in 2027. They...

  2. Mon, 10 August 2026

    3 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories08:45
      Hegseth can’t persuade Republicans to back his big budget

      Hegseth can’t persuade Republicans to back his big budget Politico Breaking down potential winners and losers from a Pentagon spending boom Baton Rouge Business Report Scoop: Inside Hegseth's classified plea for more defense funds Axios Defense execs feel good about Pentagon spending despite uncertainty on FY27 budget Breaking Defense How Congress Is Reshaping the Pentagon’s FY27 Spending Plans Defense Security Monitor

    • politicalwire.com13:55first to report
      Hegseth Pushes for Pentagon Funding

      "Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed Congress to approve a sharp increase in the Pentagon’s budget during a ceremony on Monday to rename a base for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham," CNN reports.Said Hegseth: "Lindsey himself

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)20:10
      Pentagon chief calls on Congress to fund $1.5 trillion defense budget in tribute to Lindsey Graham

      'Fully funding our warriors would be one last great accomplishment for Colonel Lindsey Graham,' says Pete Hegseth of late senator

  3. Wed, 12 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories21:00
      Republicans fear Hegseth’s Democrat brushoff could backfire

      Republicans fear Hegseth’s Democrat brushoff could backfire Politico Pentagon Pete’s Partisan Antics Slammed By Senate Republican The Daily Beast Breaking down potential winners and losers from a Pentagon spending boom Baton Rouge Business Report As Trump pushes for a massive $1.5T in defense spending, a few states brace for a windfall; $9B in defense spending flowed to Colorado in 2024 Montrose Daily Press Opinion: $1.5 trillion Devil's Lake Daily Journal

    • Google News - Top Stories21:49
      ‘You Got to Engage’: GOP Senators Scold Hegseth for Shutting Dems Out of Briefings

      ‘You Got to Engage’: GOP Senators Scold Hegseth for Shutting Dems Out of Briefings Mediaite Republicans fear Hegseth’s Democrat brushoff could backfire Politico Pentagon Pete’s Partisan Antics Slammed By Senate Republican The Daily Beast Breaking down potential winners and losers from a Pentagon spending boom Baton Rouge Business Report Scoop: Inside Hegseth's classified plea for more defense funds Axios

  4. Thu, 13 August 2026

    3 reports
    • The Hill10:00
      GOP senators not happy with Trump administration’s handling of Iran funding request

      Republican senators are criticizing the Trump administration’s handling of an emergency request for $70 billion in defense spending to cover the costs of the Iran conflict and warning that the Pentagon will need to do a better job explaining its war plan to get the money. GOP senators emerged from a briefing with Vice President...

    • The Guardian World15:06
      Hegseth criticized for locking Democrats out of closed-door defense budget talks

      Republican lawmakers express concern after US defense secretary repeatedly excluded Democrats from briefings US politics live – latest updates Republican senators have criticized the Pentagon for locking Democrats out of classified briefings on defense spending, warning that Pete Hegseth’s approach could jeopardize passage of Donald Trump’s record $1.5tn military budget increase. The US defense secretary has made at least two trips to Capitol Hill in recent weeks to pitch the budget, but has...

    • Bloomberg Politics15:31edited after publishing
      Hegseth Pressed on Test Office ‘Purge,’ Blocked Weapons Data

      previouslyHegseth Pressed on Test Office ‘Purge’ and Hidden Weapons Data

      Democratic lawmakers are pushing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain deep cuts to the Pentagon’s weapons testing office and to restore decades worth of unclassified weapons assessments that were recently removed from the unit’s publicly accessible website.

  5. Sun, 16 August 2026

    1 report

  6. Tue, 18 August 2026

    1 report

  7. Wed, 19 August 2026

    2 reports

  8. Thu, 20 August 2026

    1 report

  9. Tue, 25 August 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill23:10
      Hegseth, Loeffler announce commission to surge aid to small defense contractors

      Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth, Loeffler announce commission to surge aid to small defense contractors Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced on Tuesday the establishment of a Smaller War Plants Commission that would...

  10. Wed, 26 August 2026

    3 reports

  11. Thu, 27 August 2026

    1 report
    • indiatimes.com05:21
      Pentagon's NATO review preparing troop options for Hegseth by November 6

      A Pentagon review of US troop deployments in Europe is accelerating, with options for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth due by November 6. NATO allies are concerned about potential large-scale troop cuts and punitive measures against countries perceived as not supporting US foreign policy. The review will evaluate basing decisions and allied support, including defense spending and crisis force contributions.

  12. Fri, 28 August 2026

    3 reports

  13. Sat, 29 August 2026

    4 reports
    • iheart.com04:13
      Hegseth Denies Considering 2028 Presidential Run

      Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denies reports of a 2028 presidential run, calling them "100-percent false." Despite speculation after his Iowa visit, Hegseth focuses on leading the War Department. Potential 2028 candidates include Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

    • iheart.com04:13
      Hegseth Denies Considering 2028 Presidential Run

      Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denies reports of a 2028 presidential run, calling them "100-percent false." Despite speculation after his Iowa visit, Hegseth focuses on leading the War Department. Potential 2028 candidates include Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

    • iheart.com04:13
      Hegseth Denies Considering 2028 Presidential Run

      Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denies reports of a 2028 presidential run, calling them "100-percent false." Despite speculation after his Iowa visit, Hegseth focuses on leading the War Department. Potential 2028 candidates include Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

    • iheart.com04:13
      Hegseth Denies Considering 2028 Presidential Run

      Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denies reports of a 2028 presidential run, calling them "100-percent false." Despite speculation after his Iowa visit, Hegseth focuses on leading the War Department. Potential 2028 candidates include Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

  14. Sun, 30 August 2026

    1 report
    • Google News - Top Stories12:50
      Documents leaked by Trump official to bolster a conspiracy show ‘absolutely nothing’

      Documents leaked by Trump official to bolster a conspiracy show ‘absolutely nothing’ The Guardian Pete Hegseth Is Building a Pentagon Troll Army The Bulwark How Trump's attempt to prove the 'deep state' is real crashed and burned Alternet MAGA influencer has been revealed as a defense department special employee Baltimore Sun The marks are running the government - by Jeremiah Johnson The Argument

  15. Mon, 31 August 2026

    8 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories03:15
      Pentagon secretly installs military influencers in civilian roles

      Pentagon secretly installs military influencers in civilian roles The Washington Post Pete Hegseth Is Building a Pentagon Troll Army The Bulwark Hegseth’s Pentagon Secretly Employed a MAGA Influencer Who Was Attacking His Critics theunpopulist.net The marks are running the government - by Jeremiah Johnson The Argument Pentagon appoints conservative veterans to undisclosed roles Yeni Safak English

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)04:03
      Pentagon appointed conservative military veterans to undisclosed government positions: Report

      Conservative veterans with large online followings echo Defense Secretary Hegseth's views and target critics of Trump administration

    • Google News - Top Stories16:04
      Pentagon plays down report of Hegseth regularly overruling military advice

      Pentagon plays down report of Hegseth regularly overruling military advice The Guardian New Report: Hegseth’s Own Military Brass Warn the Iran War Is Unsustainable Mother Jones Pentagon spokesman schooled in the law after ranting about report on Iran war hurting US readiness The Independent Pentagon erupts over classified leak of Iran war dissent The Hill Pentagon Erupts Over Report on Secret Warnings Against Iran War The New Republic

    • PBS NewsHour17:54
      U.S. has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, Gen. Caine says

      The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military says there are no plans to send troops to polling places during November's midterm congressional elections.

      2 reprints
    • Al Jazeera English19:20edited after publishing
      Top US general says no plans to deploy troops for 2026 midterm elections

      previouslyTop US general says no plans to send troops to polls for November elections

      Remarks come in response to concerns from Democrats that military could be used to interfere in elections.

    • The Hill20:23edited after publishing
      Trump on talk of Hegseth 2028 run: 'It's very early to talk about that'

      President Trump told reporters Monday in the Oval Office that it’s too early to discuss the possibility of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth running for president in 2028. “I think he’s doing a fantastic job, but it’s very early to talk about that," Trump said in response to chatter about a Hegseth run. "We have to...

    • The Guardian World21:09
      US military has no plans to send troops to midterm polling sites, Dan Caine says

      Letter from chair of joint chiefs of staff addresses concerns over Trump officials using military to interfere with vote The highest‑ranking US military officer says there are no plans to deploy troops to polling places during the November midterm elections – responding to Senator Elissa Slotkin’s request for information amid concerns about whether the Trump administration might send service members to election sites. In a letter obtained by the Guardian, first reported by the Associated Press,...

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)21:21
      Najkontroverzniji Trumpov ministar Pete Hegseth navodno se želi kandidirati za predsjednika

      Hegsethu se predbacuje pretjerana čistka u vojsci te nespremnost američkih vojnih snaga da se suoči s novim prijetnjama poput dronova

  16. Tue, 1 September 2026

    3 reports

  17. Wed, 2 September 2026

    9 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories09:00
      Pete Hegseth’s culture war fixation disrupting Army progress, sources say

      Pete Hegseth’s culture war fixation disrupting Army progress, sources say CNN Driscoll offers no reason for his exit as Army secretary but says Wednesday is his last full day Baltimore Sun Here are the military and civilian leaders who've been fired, forced out or resigned since Hegseth became defense secretary cbsnews.com Hegseth’s Pentagon Lurches off the Rails The Atlantic Hegseth is winning the battle over the Pentagon’s future Politico

    • Google News - Top Stories14:01
      Pentagon turmoil deepens as Hegseth consolidates control

      Pentagon turmoil deepens as Hegseth consolidates control Axios Pete Hegseth is conquering the Pentagon The Economist At least 25 top Pentagon officials have departed under Pete Hegseth MS NOW Hegseth has created 'climate of fear' at Pentagon, former Air Force secretary says PBS Hegseth blocks six Army officers from promotion to two-star generals: report The Independent

    • Google News - Top Stories17:40
      Tillis renews calls for Hegseth’s ouster

      Tillis renews calls for Hegseth’s ouster Politico Pete Hegseth is conquering the Pentagon The Economist Hegseth’s focus on culture war disrupting Army progress, sources say in wake of Driscoll resignation KCCI Tillis urges Trump to fire Hegseth over ‘inept management’ of military The Hill Pentagon turmoil deepens as Hegseth consolidates control Axios

    • Google News - Top Stories17:43
      Tillis urges Trump to fire Hegseth over ‘inept management’ of military

      Tillis urges Trump to fire Hegseth over ‘inept management’ of military The Hill Pete Hegseth is conquering the Pentagon The Economist Dan Driscoll’s Parting Shot The Atlantic Democrats warn of ‘hollowed out’ leadership after army chief resigns amid clashes with Hegseth The Guardian Hegseth targets 7 more officers as his frustrated Army secretary quits The Seattle Times

    • The Hill17:43
      Tillis urges Trump to fire Hegseth over 'inept management' of military

      Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), a former member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is calling on President Trump to fire Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over what he called Hegseth’s “inept management” of the military. Tillis stepped up his criticism of Hegseth’s leadership after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll announced his resignation after repeatedly clashing with...

    • mycolumbuspower.com18:20
      DEI Hire Pete Hegseth Secretly Gave MAGA Trolls Government Jobs

      Hegseth is also getting trolled on social media for mocking two female Canadian cadets.

    • ABC News (Australia)20:48edited after publishing
      Live: Opposition leader says teachers running 'political agendas' in schools

      previouslyLive: Hegseth thanks Australia for 'matched' defence capabilities

      Angus Taylor would not say whether he agreed with comments from Nationals leader Matt Canavan that there needed to be more male teachers in classrooms. Follow live.

    • Al Jazeera English21:37
      Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth

      Senator Thom Tillis accuses Pentagon chief of 'inept mismanagement' as US military is strained by war on Iran.

    • Google News - Top Stories21:52
      Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth

      Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth Al Jazeera Trump encouraged Army secretary to stay in job The Washington Post The long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges Al Jazeera Hegseth Targets 7 More Officers as His Frustrated Army Secretary Quits The New York Times Hegseth removes 6 Army officers from promotion list The Hill

  18. Thu, 3 September 2026

    10 reports

  19. Fri, 4 September 2026

    1 report

  20. Sat, 5 September 2026

    2 reports
    • The Hill10:00
      Hegseth’s pick faces competition in search for new Army secretary

      Sean Parnell, the Pentagon spokesman and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s top choice for the next Army secretary, is among at least four candidates being considered for the role, sources familiar with the process told The Hill this week. The field also includes at least two current officials — Marc Anderson, an assistant secretary of the...

    • The Guardian World10:00
      Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US military

      The US defense secretary faces internal dissent and discord at the Pentagon, accused of focusing on culture war issues and his own political ambitions as the Iran war drags on In a different Washington, under a different president, a return to the well-worn playbook of all-out sanctions to counter Iran might have been the signal for a publicity-hungry US secretary of defense to adopt a lower profile. But these are no ordinary times. And Pete Hegseth is no ordinary defense secretary. Continue...

  21. Sun, 6 September 2026

    3 reports

  22. Mon, 7 September 2026

    1 report
    • ČT24 (Czechia)10:00
      Spor v Pentagonu graduje. Hegseth narazil i u republikánů

      Americký ministr obrany Pete Hegseth čelí kritice svých nejvyšších generálů kvůli konfliktu s Íránem, který podle nich ohrožuje schopnost plnit úkoly jinde ve světě. Hegseth nechal odejít nebo propustit řadu amerických vysokých důstojníků a v Pentagonu vytvořil „atmosféru strachu“. To se dotklo i lidí, kteří v armádě usilovali o modernizaci. Místo toho administrativa zvolila strategii „zpátky k základům“. Proti Hegsethovi vystoupili i někteří republikáni.

  23. Tue, 8 September 2026

    2 reports

  24. Thu, 10 September 2026

    2 reports

  25. Fri, 11 September 2026

    1 report

  26. Mon, 14 September 2026

    1 report

  27. Tue, 15 September 2026

    13 reports

  28. Wed, 16 September 2026

    18 reports
    • Der Spiegel (Germany)00:05
      Pete Hegseth: Republikaner stößt Amtsenthebungsverfahren gegen US-Verteidigungsminister an

      Attacke aus den eigenen Reihen: Wegen des Irankriegs fordert der Republikaner Thomas Massie ein Verfahren gegen den Verteidigungsminister. Die Aussicht auf Erfolg ist bescheiden – aber die Wut in der Partei groß.

    • Google News - Top Stories01:38
      Republican lawmaker moves to force vote on impeaching Hegseth

      Republican lawmaker moves to force vote on impeaching Hegseth The Washington Post Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war NPR Thomas Massie pushes surprise impeachment vote of Pete Hegseth CNN Republican Thomas Massie proposes impeaching Pete Hegseth over Iran war The Guardian Republican Congressman Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Time Magazine

    • Al Jazeera English05:21
      Republican forces Congress to hold impeachment vote for Pete Hegseth

      United States Representative Thomas Massie is forcing fellow Republicans to vote whether to impeach Secretary of Defense

    • freepressjournal.in06:01
      US Attorney General Blanche Defends Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth As GOP Rep Seeks Impeachment

      Republican Rep Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of unlawfully continuing military operations in Iran and abusing his authority. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended Hegseth, while the Pentagon backed him. The allegations also cover Venezuela, Yemen, civilian casualties and retaliation claims.

    • sputnikglobe.com07:45
      US Congressman Moves to Impeach Hegseth Over Iran War, Civilian Killings and Maduro Kidnapping

      Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing Pentagon powers in the war of aggression against Iran and other US military operations he describes as unlawful. The resolution could force a House vote.

    • Bloomberg Politics11:35
      Pete Hegseth’s Main Character Energy Draws Bipartisan Critics

      The defense chief faces increased criticism as the Iran war drags on and controversies mount.

    • The Hill11:55
      Massie says he hid Hegseth impeachment resolution from GOP leaders

      Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Tuesday he kept his resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a secret from Republican leaders because he did not want to "show his hand." The Kentucky Republican, who has been a frequent critic of the Trump administration’s military operations in Iran, introduced his resolution on the House floor Tuesday...

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)12:58
      USA: Pentagon will offenbar nur »makellose« Soldaten bei anstehender Rede von Pete Hegseth

      Eintritt nur mit schmaler Taille? Für eine Rede des US-Verteidigungsministers Hegseth sucht das Pentagon noch Soldaten. Mails, die dem »Wall Street Journal« vorliegen, sollen zeigen: Es gelten offenbar strenge Teilnahmevoraussetzungen.

    • Google News - Top Stories15:23
      Mike Johnson cancels another House session day

      Mike Johnson cancels another House session day Politico House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote CNN Massie says House GOP leaving to avoid Hegseth impeachment vote The Hill House cancels votes as Democratic lawmakers urged recess postponement to address AI regulation – US politics live The Guardian Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war NPR

    • Google News - Top Stories15:58
      House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote

      House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote CNN Democrats criticize Mike Johnson for sending lawmakers home for recess a day early – US politics live The Guardian Hegseth avoids impeachment vote with early House election recess CNBC Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war NPR Massie says he hid Hegseth impeachment resolution from GOP leaders The Hill

    • Google News - Top Stories16:40
      Johnson sends House home early, delaying Hegseth impeachment vote

      Johnson sends House home early, delaying Hegseth impeachment vote WPDE House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote CNN House speaker calls early recess before midterms amid AI regulation frenzy The Guardian Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment AP News Rep. Thomas Massie forcing vote on Pete Hegseth's impeachment ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

    • nbclosangeles.com17:08edited after publishing
      House to leave early, punting Hegseth impeachment vote until after November elections

      previouslyJohnson sends House home early, delaying Hegseth impeachment vote

    • The Hill18:05
      Massie says House GOP leaving to avoid Hegseth impeachment vote

      GOP Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.) accused House Republican leadership on Wednesday of sending lawmakers home early to avoid a vote on his resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The announcement, shared by the office of GOP Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), cuts the final legislative week before the midterm elections short by one day. “And...

    • Google News - Top Stories18:52
      Massie kept Hegseth impeachment move a secret from GOP leaders

      Massie kept Hegseth impeachment move a secret from GOP leaders Axios House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote CNN Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment The Mercury News House speaker calls early recess before midterms amid AI regulation frenzy The Guardian Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war NPR

    • abc7ny.com19:03
      House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote

      In his 34-page resolution, Massie argued that Hegseth has repeatedly abused the powers of his office in leading the US war with Iran,

    • PBS NewsHour22:45
      News Wrap: Johnson recesses House early

      In our news wrap Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. House will head to recess a day early amid an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, fencing has gone up around the Kennedy Center a day after President Trump's hand-picked board voted to close it for repairs and a news helicopter crash in Los Angeles killed three people.

    • abcnews.com23:03edited after publishing
      Hegseth targets military's top brass for deeper cuts, unveils creation of a new command to integrate drone tech and AI in speech to troops

      previouslyHegseth targets military's top brass for deeper cuts: Officials

      Hegseth unveils six new initiatives including the creation of a new four-star "AUTOWARCOM" tol integrate autonomous drone technologies and AI.

    • Axios23:14
      Johnson-Massie feud boils over: "Why are we taking days off our calendar?"

      Mike Johnson 's decision to send the House home early — again — is fueling an increasingly bitter feud with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) over whether the speaker is using the calendar to dodge politically painful votes. Why it matters: The House will now be gone for more than six weeks ahead of the midterms, delaying Massie's effort to force a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his handling of the Iran war. "We had the Epstein recess last year. We got the Epstein recess this...

  29. Thu, 17 September 2026

    8 reports
    • PBS NewsHour00:01
      Speaker Johnson recesses House early, blocking Massie's push to impeach Hegseth

      Massie's resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran and his bipartisan effort to force the release of more files in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation are all being left behind, blocked from votes.

    • Google News - Top Stories00:49
      Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment - apnews.com

      Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment apnews.com House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote CNN House speaker calls early recess before midterms amid AI regulation frenzy The Guardian Rep. Thomas Massie forcing vote on Pete Hegseth's impeachment ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Johnson-Massie feud boils over: "Why are we taking days off our calendar?" Axios

    • The Hill10:00
      House races for exit, avoiding vote on Hegseth impeachment

      House lawmakers raced for the exits on Wednesday, trimming their final week in Washington ahead of the midterm elections and kicking a controversial vote to impeach Pete Hegseth into the lame duck session. House GOP leaders scrapped votes scheduled for Thursday, when the resolution to remove the Defense secretary was expected to hit the floor....

    • Google News - Top Stories11:47
      Massie: GOP leaders found ‘other Republicans’ who would join Hegseth impeachment push - thehill.com

      Massie: GOP leaders found ‘other Republicans’ who would join Hegseth impeachment push thehill.com Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment apnews.com House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote CNN House cancels votes, cutting week short before adjourning until after midterms CBS News House speaker calls early recess before midterms amid AI regulation frenzy The Guardian

    • The Hill11:47
      Massie: GOP leaders found ‘other Republicans’ who would join Hegseth impeachment push

      Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) argued Wednesday that House GOP leaders sent the lower chamber home early because they found other Republicans in support of his push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “The fact that they didn’t vote on it tells me that they did a whip check, and they probably found that there were...

    • rawstory.com17:02
      'I will punch someone in the face!' Republican goes berserk over Hegseth impeachment move

      WASHINGTON — An embattled GOP congressman says he’s eager to brawl on Pete Hegseth’s behalf in the wake of his fellow Republican, Rep Thomas Massie (KY) dropping impeachment articles against the embattled defense secretary this week.“I will f------ punch someone in the face for talking about Hegseth...

    • The Hill22:03
      Senate Democrats, minus Fetterman, urge Hegseth to provide receipt for Iran war costs

      All of the Democrats in the Senate — excluding Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman — signed an open letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, pressing him to give Congress a cost breakdown of the war in Iran. The letter, although largely symbolic, reflects the frustration of many Democrats in Congress over what they perceive as a...

    • The Hill22:06
      Pentagon No. 3 frustrates senators in closed-door briefing on Iran war, Trump defense strategy

      Democratic and Republican lawmakers alike emerged Thursday from a closed-door briefing frustrated by what they said was a lack of clear answers from Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby on the Trump administration’s National Defense Strategy and the ongoing Iran war. The briefing with the Senate Armed Services Committee started off rocky, with Colby immediately opening...

  30. Fri, 18 September 2026

    3 reports
    • The Hill02:33
      Tillis supports Hegseth impeachment resolution: 'He needs to go'

      Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who voted to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is renewing his call for President Trump to fire the Pentagon chief after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned. “He needs to go, whether it’s impeachment or the most expedient route — just the president to replace him — would be great,” Tillis told...

    • news4sanantonio.com12:39
      Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to visit Austin on Arsenal of Freedom tour amid Iran war questions

      Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to travel to Austin today as part of the Arsenal of Freedom Tour, the Pentagon said.The visit comes as Hegseth faces

    • Axios18:38
      The House left town, but Hegseth impeachment, Epstein and a funding fight are waiting

      House Speaker Mike Johnson has sent lawmakers home until after the midterms, but when they return, they'll quickly face a showdown over impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth , a renewed Epstein files fight and a looming government funding deadline. Why it matters: None of these issues will be easy to resolve and could create a headache for the Trump administration in a lame-duck session after Election Day. Driving the news: Johnson's early seven-week recess sidestepped internal warfare but...

  31. Sat, 19 September 2026

    2 reports

  32. Mon, 21 September 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill22:25edited after publishing
      Hegseth to chair Pentagon’s new homeland defense panel

      Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will now oversee a new Pentagon advisory committee focused on homeland security and defense — the first such department panel to do so. The Homeland Defense Board (HDB), announced in the Federal Register on Sept. 11 and first reported by Defense News, is meant to fill what the Pentagon sees as...

  33. Tue, 22 September 2026

    3 reports
    • The Hill16:56
      Hegseth announces new Pentagon battlefield test for promotions to general

      The Pentagon is altering the promotion process to get to the rank of general in an effort to “cut bureaucracy and demand true meritocracy” across the senior ranks, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday. In a video posted to social media, Hegseth declared the Defense Department this year will roll out the Joint Warfighter Evaluation,...

    • consortiumnews.com18:45
      The Impeachment of Pete Hegseth

      Eight articles charge Secretary Hegseth with unauthorized war, extrajudicial killings and abuse of power. Call your representative now and ensure they vote for impeachment, argues Dennis Kucinich. By Dennis Kucinich Substack Thank you, GOP Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky, for coura

    • The Hill19:31
      Mark Kelly: US military 'doesn’t need more testosterone'

      Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) bluntly criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Tuesday, denouncing the changes he has made to department leadership during his tenure. The retired Navy captain rebuked the secretary as “a guy who runs around on the stage, yelling about killing people and maximum lethality and testosterone” during an appearance on MS NOW’s “Morning...

  34. Wed, 23 September 2026

    3 reports
    • NPR News09:00
      There's growing concern that Trump may deploy the National Guard ahead of elections

      Fears are growing that President Trump may deploy the U.S. military to polling places in the upcoming elections, despite strict state and federal laws against such a move.

    • The Hill10:00
      Pete Hegseth confronts House with a lame-duck impeachment dilemma

      The impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posed a dilemma for Republican leaders ahead of the midterms. In the lame duck, it could be Democrats in the bind. Hegseth is leading an unpopular war in Iran, and GOP leaders were eager to avoid an impeachment vote this month, which would have put some vulnerable...

    • The Hill22:58
      House has lame-duck impeachment dilemma with Hegseth

      Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House has lame-duck impeachment dilemma with Hegseth The impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posed a dilemma for Republican leaders ahead of the midterms, but it could be Democrats in the bind afterward. © Mark...

  35. Mon, 28 September 2026

    3 reports
    • The Hill10:00
      Senators spurn Hegseth's pick amid jockeying for Army secretary nomination

      Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s pick to lead the Army is facing Democratic opposition and a hesitant reception from key Republicans, amid jockeying for the service branch’s top civilian post after Dan Driscoll resigned a month ago. Hegseth’s choice to lead the Army is Sean Parnell, a decorated Afghanistan war veteran and his senior advisor and...

    • Axios19:48
      Exclusive: Hegseth directs Defense Dept. to fight foreigners who "meddle" in U.S. elections

      Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has assigned personnel to use "advanced intelligence and cyber capabilities to identify, disrupt, and neutralize foreign interference" in the upcoming elections, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The threat of foreign election interference has been a biennial U.S. concern for the past decade. This effort will use the most advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to date, officials said. Hegseth's order does not direct military personnel to the polls, but...

    • The Hill23:26
      Hegseth instructs Pentagon to defend 2026 elections from ‘foreign actors’

      Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed the Pentagon last week to prioritize and deploy “advanced intelligence and cyber capabilities” to track down, disrupt and neutralize “foreign actors to protect the 2026 midterm elections" while “maintaining the fundamental freedoms that characterize our country.” “Commander U.S. Cyber Command and the Directors of the Combat Support Agencies will prioritize...

  36. Tue, 29 September 2026

    12 reports

  37. Wed, 30 September 2026

    20 reports

  38. Thu, 1 October 2026

    23 reports

  39. Fri, 2 October 2026

    4 reports

  40. Sat, 3 October 2026

    1 report

  41. Sun, 4 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)08:46
      Teologiczny i cywilizacyjny regres [OPINIA]

      Nasza walka ma charakter duchowy – przekonuje amerykański sekretarz wojny Pete Hegseth. I właśnie dlatego w ostatnich dniach amerykański polityk powołał specjalne biuro ds. religijnych, które ma podlegać bezpośrednio jemu. Pomysł jest nie tylko sprzeczny z zasadą rozdziału państwa i religii, ale i niezgodny z chrześcijańskim rozumieniem autonomii sfery politycznej – pisze dla Wirtualnej Polski Tomasz P. Terlikowski.

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)09:32
      Hegseth želi da ga Gospodin pošalje u borbu protiv crvenokošuljaša, komunista i islamista

      Američki ministar obrane Pete Hegseth izazvao je kontroverzu svojom izjavom o borbi protiv crvenokošuljaša, komunista i islamista, koristeći biblijske stihove kao inspiraciju. Njegov govor na vojnoj bazi Quantico uključivao je planove za osnivanje Ureda za vjerska pitanja u Pentagonu.

  42. Mon, 5 October 2026

    7 reports
    • Vecernji list (Croatia)04:15
      Amerikanci se boje stranog uplitanja? Trumpov ministar izdao zapovijed vojsci uoči izbora

      Uoči američkih međuizbora, ministar obrane Pete Hegseth potpisao je memorandum kojim se vojsci naređuje da zaštiti izbore od stranog uplitanja

    • The Hill10:00
      GOP senators, blindsided by Hegseth, demand notice, transparency

      Key Republican senators say they were blindsided by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announced 20 percent reduction of the U.S. military’s general and admirals, and they're voicing concerns about the lack of consultation with Congress and the possibility that qualified senior officers were sacked for political or ideological reasons. Senior Republicans on Capitol Hill are questioning...

    • The Hill13:30
      Trump takes aim at the free press ahead of midterms

      President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have faced criticism for actions perceived as undermining the freedom of the press and withholding information regarding the ongoing war in Iran.

    • The Hill18:59
      Kelly: Hegseth's firings of top generals, admirals damage 'our readiness'

      Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ouster of top generals and admirals from the U.S. military are “damaging our readiness,” according to Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired astronaut and Navy captain. A member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Kelly said Hegseth’s intended 20 percent reduction of the top of the ranks — announced last week...

    • PBS NewsHour19:40
      Sen. Tillis says his vote for Hegseth was 'biggest regret of my career' in new book

      Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the "biggest regret of my career" and that he also "should've stopped" Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from becoming Health and Human Services secretary in the early days of President Donald Trump's second term.

    • The Hill22:03
      GOP senators are not happy with Hegseth

      Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story GOP senators are not happy with Hegseth Senior Republican senators say they were blindsided by a plan to reduce by 20 percent the U.S. military’s general and admirals, announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week. ©...

    • The Hill23:47edited after publishing
      Tillis calls Hegseth vote his 'biggest regret'

      Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) wrote in his upcoming book that he views his confirmation vote for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the "biggest regret" of his career. Tillis's upcoming memoir — "How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents," which will hit the shelves Tuesday — breaks down how he was skeptical of allegations made about...

  43. Tue, 6 October 2026

    4 reports
    • iheart.com02:01
      GOP Senators Blindsided By Hegseth Military Cuts

      Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to cut 20% of generals and admirals has sparked concern among GOP senators, who were not adequately informed. Critics worry about impacts on military readiness and potential ideological motives, as Black and female officers are reportedly affected. The Pen...

    • iheart.com02:01
      GOP Senators Blindsided By Hegseth Military Cuts

      Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to cut 20% of generals and admirals has sparked concern among GOP senators, who were not adequately informed. Critics worry about impacts on military readiness and potential ideological motives, as Black and female officers are reportedly affected. The Pen...

    • The Hill10:00
      Hegseth's get-out-the-vote effort draws praise and skepticism

      Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is ramping up his get-out-the-vote campaign, urging U.S. troops to register to vote in the 2026 midterm elections but not telling them which way to vote. He also issued a stand-down order, allowing service members to get one day off this month to cast a ballot. Critics view Hegseth’s increased emphasis...

    • kval.com15:26
      Defense Secretary Hegseth ramps up his get-out-the-vote effort as midterms approach

      Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling on U.S. troops to get out and vote in the 2026 midterms.

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  44. Wed, 7 October 2026

    2 reports

  45. Thu, 8 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Al Jazeera English11:53
      Hegseth address sailors in pushup apology and Trump impression

      US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth did a ‘two pushup’ forfeit after factual errors addressing US sailors.

    • Google News - Top Stories20:17
      Pete Hegseth says public can watch Fort Hood shooter's execution

      Pete Hegseth says public can watch Fort Hood shooter's execution Axios Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon says BBC Hegseth says Hasan execution will be public ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Pete Hegseth vows to make first firing squad execution in decades ‘public’ CNN Public will be able to watch Fort Hood shooter's execution, Hegseth says USA Today

  46. Fri, 9 October 2026

    3 reports
    • Channel News Asia16:23
      Outrage over US military plan to livestream firing squad execution

      Representative Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, said the plan is "disturbing and makes a mockery of our legal system."

    • The Hill18:06
      Ossoff: Hegseth 'deeply unwell'

      Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) on Friday called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “a deeply unwell person” over his plan to livestream a firing squad execution next month. “I think Pete Hegseth is, frankly ... a deeply unwell person who seems to relish this kind of brutality,” Ossoff said on MS NOW. The Pentagon a day prior...

    • The Hill21:13
      Fierce, bipartisan pushback over Hegseth's plan for livestream execution

      Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Fierce, bipartisan pushback over Hegseth's plan for a livestream execution Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream a military firing squad execution next month is causing a fierce outcry of opposition from both sides of the...

  47. Mon, 12 October 2026

    1 report

  48. Wed, 14 October 2026

    7 reports
    • The Hill12:33
      Pentagon taps DOD public affairs official as Stars and Stripes publisher

      The Pentagon has appointed a Department of Defense (DOD) public affairs official as the acting publisher of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes weeks after firing three staffers at the independent publication for what it called subordination. The DOD named Chris Devine, a former Marine Corps colonel, as the acting publisher of the news outlet,...

    • The Hill13:15
      Watch live: Hegseth talks future of autonomous warfare amid leadership shake-ups

      Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to discuss the future of autonomous warfare Wednesday morning as the Pentagon pushes to modernize the military amid leadership shake-ups. Hegseth will join acting Army Secretary Adam Telle and acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao at the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting for a discussion on Project...

    • Index.hr (Croatia)17:42
      VIDEO Hegsethu vikali da je ratni zločinac. On: Imaju visoko mišljenje o meni

      GOVOR američkog ministra obrane Petea Hegsetha prekinuli su antiratni prosvjednici. Hegseth je branio rat s Iranom i pozvao na ulaganje u vojsku radi suprotstavljanja Kini.

    • The Hill18:20
      Hegseth heckled by anti-war protesters at Army conference

      Anti-war protesters disrupted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth several times while he spoke at the U.S. Army’s annual convention in Washington, D.C., accusing him of war crimes and condemning U.S. military operations abroad. The Pentagon chief led a panel to discuss the future of autonomous warfare, where he was joined by military officials including acting Army...

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)18:38
      US defense chief heckled multiple times by anti-war protesters at army conference

      Pete Hegseth defends Trump administration's military strategy

    • The Hill19:55
      Hegseth addresses Army convention amid leadership shake-up: 5 takeaways

      Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed a major Army convention Wednesday amid a leadership shake-up in the military’s largest branch, discussing the Pentagon’s approach to autonomous systems and calling for Congress to pass a massive defense budget. Speaking for more than an hour, he defended his 20 percent cut to general officers at the Pentagon and...

    • The Hill22:51edited after publishing
      Amid leadership shake-up, Hegseth addresses Army convention

      previouslyAmid leadership shakeup, Hegseth addresses Army convention

      Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Amid leadership shakeup, Hegseth addresses Army convention Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed a major Army convention Wednesday amid a leadership shake-up in the military's largest branch. © Tyler Tate, Associated Press Speaking for more than an...

  49. Thu, 15 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Le Monde (France)14:00
      Le commandant en chef Trump met son armée en péril

      Le président américain, Donald Trump, entretient avec l’institution militaire une relation contraire à la pratique démocratique. Politisation des nominations, négation du débat nécessaire sur la conduite de la guerre et croisade interne « anti-woke », fragilisent de manière dangereuse la première armée du monde.

    • Le Monde English22:53edited after publishing
      Commander-in-chief Trump is putting his military at risk

      previouslyCommander-in-chief Trump puts his military at risk

      US President Donald Trump has fostered a relationship with the military that runs counter to democratic norms. Politicized appointments, denying a necessary debate over how to conduct war and an internal 'anti-woke' purge have dangerously weakened the world's leading military force.

  50. Fri, 16 October 2026

    3 reports
    • The Hill02:38
      Massie: Trump should fire Hegseth before he is impeached

      Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) suggested that President Trump should remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from his position before the House votes to impeach him. The Kentucky Republican, who often finds himself in the crosshairs of Trump for frequently breaking with the party, was responding to a report claiming that the president was considering firing the...

    • The Hill16:37
      White House personnel drama puts Trump on defense

      Plus: 🛡️Ukraine Starlink slowdown puts Pentagon in a jam {beacon} It’s Friday. Just more than two weeks until we change the clocks back to standard time. Anyone else ready for that “extra hour” of sleep? 😴 In today's issue: Trump defends Wiles amid turmoil GOP demands answers on Ukraine Hegseth's execution livestream plan...

    • South China Morning Post18:21
      China pushes back as US lawmaker seeks blacklist of universities and tech labs

      A Republican lawmaker is requesting the Pentagon blacklist 58 Chinese universities and 62 technology labs as national security threats, a move Beijing calls Cold War-style overreach and critics warn could freeze US-China scientific collaboration and ultimately undermine American innovation itself. In a letter to US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar urged the Pentagon to add several prestigious Chinese institutions – some linked to...

  51. Sat, 17 October 2026

    1 report

  52. Sun, 18 October 2026

    3 reports
    • arkansasonline.com06:50
      OTHERS SAY: For Pete’s sake

      Nearly two years into his role as secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth has yet to leave his old job as a Fox News host behind. His recent "State of the Force" address at Quantico demonstrated once again that he's more interested in fighting a culture war and delivering glib soundbites than in running the Pentagon.

    • The Hill10:00
      Republicans warn that Pentagon funds will hinge on Trump getting tougher with Russia

      A growing chorus of House Republicans is warning President Trump that they’re ready to block additional Pentagon funding unless the administration gets tougher on Russia. Behind Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the administration is pushing Republicans on Capitol Hill to approve at least $350 billion in new military spending as part of a partisan reconciliation package...

    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)15:49
      Burza po słowach szefa Pentagonu. Jest apel do Nawrockiego

      Podczas przemówienia na Uniwersytecie Tennessee Pete Hegseth zakwestionował rzeczywisty udział sojuszników z NATO w działaniach bojowych w Afganistanie. Słowa szefa Pentagonu wywołały oburzenie. Komentatorzy zarzucają sekretarzowi obrony USA obrazę żołnierzy.

  53. Mon, 19 October 2026

    2 reports
    • The Hill10:00
      Hegseth’s future as Pentagon chief at center of lame-duck defense battle

      Senate Democrats are quietly floating the ouster of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after the Nov. 3 election as the political price for cooperation on key defense-related issues in the post-election lame duck session, and they may have some GOP support to shake-up the Pentagon’s leadership, according to Senate sources. The Defense Department has set...

    • rawstory.com11:10
      ‘He has time to tweet’: Hegseth skewered in court as fed-up judge refuses to back down

      A federal judge took a sharp swipe at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth while rejecting the Trump administration’s bid to remove her from an unrelated case. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes made the remark in a footnote to a 13-page opinion filed Sunday denying a motion to disqualify her from a lawsuit ov...

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