Pete Hegseth

The farewell message of Gen. Randy George, the Army Chief of Staff fired by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, stressed the need for "leaders of character" as the Pentagon continues a sweeping leadership overhaul. Pentagon Leadership Shake-Up On Friday, Hegseth asked George to step down and retire...

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) have demanded an investigation into potential insider trading within the government. The senators sent letters to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins and the Department of Defense (DoD) Inspector General...

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has leveled scathing accusations against U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, seizing on reports of an attempted multimillion-dollar defense investment to frame the ongoing conflict as a cynical “war of choice” for profit. ‘America...

The Department of Defense has issued a denial following a report alleging that a broker for Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to move millions into defense stocks just weeks before the U.S. launched military operations against Iran. ‘Entirely False And Fabricated’ Chief Pentagon...

President Donald Trump defended the proposed increase in the defense budget on Thursday, but refrained from discussing the possible deployment of U.S. troops. On the sidelines of a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Trump gave an ambiguous response when asked about the...

Here are the latest developments in the U.S.–Israel–Iran war on Thursday at 9 AM ET, as the conflict enters its twentieth day. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran, stating that any continued attacks on Qatar's LNG infrastructure would trigger significant retaliation...

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Nearly 150 retired judges have stepped into a high-stakes legal battle, backing Anthropic as it challenges a U.S. defense designation that could damage its broader business. Pentagon Blacklists Anthropic As ‘Supply Chain Risk‘ In a legal brief filed Tuesday, 149 retired federal and...

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) demanded that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clarify his "no quarter" comments, noting the phrase legally means killing enemy combatants instead of taking them prisoner. Kelly Questions ‘No Quarter’ Comment On Monday, Kelly said in a post on X that Hegseth must...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's interview with Sky News was suddenly interrupted on Thursday when an aide entered and told him, "The president wants you right away." Bessent was speaking with reporter Wilfred Frost at the White House around 10:22 a.m. EDT when he left the interview. He did...

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) sharply criticized Pentagon spending after new reports revealed Pete Hegseth oversaw $93 billion in a single month. Hegseth Pentagon $93 Billion Spending Record On Tuesday, in a post on X, Schumer shared details from Pentagon budget reports highlighting...

The war in Iran sent crude oil on the most violent round-trip in its trading history. On Sunday night, WTI futures briefly touched $119 a barrel as fears over a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure reached fever pitch. By Tuesday, following President Donal Trump‘s Monday evening press...

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) sharply criticized President Donald Trump, calling him "clueless" after a press conference where Trump gave conflicting statements about the U.S. military's progress in ongoing operations abroad. Trump Gives Confusing Statements On War Progress On...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that more American casualties are expected as U.S. military operations against Iran continue, while Former U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen warned the conflict could last for years. US Casualties Rise In Iran Conflict On Sunday, Hegseth...

Another weekend, another set of intriguing stories. Here’s a quick roundup of the top stories that made headlines over the weekend. Elizabeth Warren ‘More Worried’ After Classified Iran Briefing Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) expressed her concerns about the Trump...