Pete Hegseth

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) criticized U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over the cost of the Iran war after a report said internal estimates put the war's price tag closer to $50 billion, roughly double the figure the Pentagon publicly gave Congress this week. Newsom Says Americans Pay At...

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday that Congress does not need to authorize President Donald Trump's military action in Iran because the United States is "not at war," even as a key War Powers deadline approached. Johnson Says Congress Should Not Intervene Now Johnson told NBC News at...

President Donald Trump is reportedly scheduled to review potential military strategies for Iran on Thursday, signaling a possible return to significant combat operations. Trump would be briefed by CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper on new strategies for potential military action in Iran, reported...

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Wednesday that Democratic criticism of President Donald Trump's Iran war had become one of the biggest obstacles to U.S. success, escalating a bitter partisan clash during his first public appearance before Congress since the conflict began. Hegseth...

On Tuesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of weakening civilian protection programs and said the policy changes have contributed to rising deaths in the ongoing Iran conflict. Warren Blames Pentagon Policy In a post on X, Warren wrote that Hegseth "gutted...

The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), is urging President Donald Trump to end the ceasefire with Iran and resume bombing the country, while the White House pursues an active peace deal. The push comes as Washington navigates an active naval blockade,...

The abrupt firing of Navy Secretary John Phelan, the latest top official forced out in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's turbulent Pentagon, stresses President Donald Trump's anxiety over his divisive push to remake U.S. shipbuilding as a centerpiece of competition with China. Phelan Ouster Jolts...

The Pentagon announced the departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan on Wednesday, after just over a year in the role. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated on X that Phelan was “departing the administration, effective immediately.” The reason behind this sudden decision...

A GOP-linked national security group is urging Congress to dramatically overhaul Pentagon weapons procurement, arguing that slow-moving acquisition systems are ill-suited for modern great-power competition. Pentagon Acquisition Reform Push Gains Momentum Polaris National Security released a 25-page...

The Treasury Department has launched Operation "Economic Fury" against Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, describing it as a move designed to escalate economic pressure on the Iranian government. During a war press briefing, Hegseth urged Iran to “choose wisely”,...

House Democrats plan to introduce articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of war crimes tied to the Iran war, abuse of power and mismanagement at the Pentagon. Democrats Escalate Long-Shot Impeachment Push Reported first by Axios, Democrats unveiled...

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said that he has no intention of stepping down, amid reports of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and questions about his future in the role. Pentagon Leadership Feud Intensifies On Wednesday, Driscoll said, "Serving under President Trump has been the...

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Operation Epic Fury was "a victory for the United States," claiming the military achieved its goals ahead of schedule and reopened the strategic Strait of Hormuz. US Military Achieves Fast Victory On Tuesday, speaking on X, Leavitt called the...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) has slammed the Pentagon’s agreement with Sam Altman-led OpenAI, cautioning against the use of artificial intelligence for mass surveillance over Americans and autonomous robots that can cause lethal harm to people. Mass Surveillance, Killer Robots In a video...

The Pentagon canceled a scheduled Tuesday briefing featuring top U.S. defense leaders just hours before a deadline set by Donald Trump demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face potential military strikes on critical infrastructure. Pentagon Cancels Briefing Ahead Of Iran Deadline The...