Politics May 12 WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify on Capitol Hill as Trump says Iran ceasefire is weak By Ben Finley, Konstantin Toropin, Bill Barrow, Stephen Groves, Associated Press
World May 05 WATCH: Hegseth and Caine say Iran war ceasefire is still on despite new effort in Strait of Hormuz Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the forces prefer a peaceful effort to “guide” the more than 22,500 mariners stuck on more than 1,550 vessels out of the Persian Gulf, but are ready if needs change. By Associated Press
Politics May 01 4 takeaways from Hegseth's hearings on historic defense budget request, Iran war Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before Congress at a pair of hourslong hearings this week for the first time since the Trump administration went to war against Iran, with the Pentagon chief facing tough questions from skeptical Democrats. By Ben Finely, Stephen Groves, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Politics Apr 30 WATCH: Hegseth and Caine face 2nd day of questioning on defense budget, Iran war Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic lawmakers in Congress for a second day Thursday, rejecting senators’ accusations that the Iran war was launched without evidence of an imminent threat and waged with no coherent strategy. By Ben Finley, Stephen Groves, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Politics Apr 29 WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify for the 1st time since start of Iran war in House hearing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats Wednesday over a costly conflict being waged without congressional approval. By Ben Finley, Stephen Groves, David Klepper, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
Apr 24 WATCH: Hegseth calls U.S. war in Iran a 'gift to the world' By Associated Press Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. blockade of Iranian shipping will continue “as long as it takes” to accomplish America’s “bold and dangerous” mission to end Iran’s threat to global security. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: Hegseth says Americans 'see the success' in Iran By Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted public support for the war during remarks at the Pentagon on Thursday, contrasting that with what he said was an overly critical press. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: Hegseth says U.S. military has done its part 'for now' after Trump agrees to 2-week Iran ceasefire By Associated Press “We stand ready in the background to ensure Iran upholds every reasonable term,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday. Continue reading
Apr 06 Experts say Trump's threats to destroy Iran's infrastructure could be considered war crime By Ben Finley, Lindsay Whitehurst, Gary Fields, Associated Press In his news conference Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to blow up every bridge and power plant in Iran, action that would be so far-reaching that some experts in military law said it could constitute a war crime. Continue reading
Mar 31 WATCH: Hegseth won't say if U.S. will send ground troops into Iran By Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also said talks with Iran to end the conflict are ongoing. Continue reading