Jan 29 Watch 7:15 Pentagon pulls security detail for Milley, former Joint Chiefs chairman critical of Trump By Nick Schifrin, Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed the security detail for former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley. He had security as a former chairman and for his involvement in a 2020 drone strike that killed a top Iranian general. Hegseth also pulled… Continue watching
Jan 24 WATCH: Senate narrowly confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women. Continue reading
Jan 21 Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges in affidavit he was abusive to second wife By Farnoush Amiri, Tara Copp, Associated Press The affidavit describes Hegseth’s treatment of his second wife, Samantha, and alleges repeat drunkenness and a domestic situation where Samantha Hegseth had a safe word to indicate if she was in danger at home. Danielle Hegseth said Samantha texted that… Continue reading
Dec 31 Military appeals court rejects Defense secretary’s order nullifying 9/11 plea deals By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The decision puts back on track the agreements that would have the three men plead guilty to one of the deadliest attacks ever on the United States in exchange for being spared the possibility of the death penalty. Continue reading
Jan 17 The Pentagon will install rooftop solar panels as Biden pushes clean energy in federal buildings By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Interior Department is updating and expanding an Obama-era plan to promote solar power on public lands in the West. Continue reading
Nov 21 WATCH: Pentagon holds daily news briefing following Austin meeting with Zelenskyy By Tara Copp, Felipe Dana, Associated Press While in Kyiv Monday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the Pentagon would be sending an additional $100 million in weapons to Ukraine from U.S. existing stockpiles, including artillery and munitions for air defense systems. Continue reading
Sep 07 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing after depleted uranium ammo for Ukraine announcement By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Defense Department said the latest package will come through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which provides money for long-term contracts for weapons systems that need to be built or modified by defense companies. Continue reading
Aug 17 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing after releasing a report on the spike in sexual misconduct at military academies By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press A new report says the U.S. military academies must improve their leadership, stop toxic practices such as hazing, and shift behavior training into the classrooms in order to address an alarming spike in sexual assaults and misconduct. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: House approves GOP-led defense bill that adds abortion restrictions, rolls back diversity initiatives By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The bill is expected to go nowhere in the Democratic-majority Senate. Continue reading
May 17 Watch 5:58 Deal allowing Ukraine to export grain extended, easing fears of worsening food shortages By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Russia agreed to extend a deal that allows Ukraine to export grain to the rest of the world. The agreement between Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the U.N. is a lifeline at a moment of global food insecurity. It’s also a… Continue watching