World Apr 29 Hegseth's contentious hearing in Congress reveals partisan divide over Iran war By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart
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
Politics Apr 22 Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, Pentagon says, in latest departure of a top defense leader In a statement posted to social media, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Phelan was “departing the administration, effective immediately.”… By Associated Press
Politics Apr 09 Federal judge finds Pentagon in violation of court order to restore reporters' access A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters, a setback in the administration's efforts to impede the work of journalists. By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press
Politics Apr 06 Experts say Trump's threats to destroy Iran's infrastructure could be considered war crime 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. By Ben Finley, Lindsay Whitehurst, Gary Fields, Associated Press
Apr 02 Hegseth asks Army's top uniformed officer to step down as U.S. wages war against Iran By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The ouster of Gen. Randy George is just the latest of more than a dozen firings of top generals and admirals by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth since he first took office last year. 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
Mar 30 New York Times says Pentagon is ignoring court order on press access By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A New York Times attorney claims the Pentagon has flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Defense Department’s headquarters. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: At Pentagon Christian service, Hegseth prays for violence 'against those who deserve no mercy' By Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has hosted a monthly Christian prayer and worship service at the Pentagon, the first since the Iran war began. Continue reading
Mar 25 AP report: At least 1,000 U.S. troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast By Konstantin Toropin, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The unit is considered the Army’s emergency response force and can typically be deployed on short notice. Continue reading