Jun 24 WATCH: Schumer blasts last-minute postponement of classified briefings on Iran By Associated Press Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer voiced anger with the Trump administration’s postponement of a classified briefing Tuesday for senators on the U.S.’s military strike in Iran, calling the delay “outrageous” and “evasive.”… Continue reading
Jun 22 Trump suggests regime change in Iran after Hegseth said that wasn’t the goal of strikes By Josh Boak, Mike Pesoli, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Sunday called into question the future of Iran's ruling theocracy after a surprise attack on three of the country’s nuclear sites, seemingly contradicting his administration's earlier calls to resume negotiations and avoid an escalation in fighting. Continue reading
Jun 22 WATCH: Hegseth and Caine hold Pentagon news briefing after U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear sites By Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that despite a surprise attack overnight on Iranian nuclear sites, America "does not seek war."… Continue reading
Jun 18 WATCH: Hegseth won’t say whether he allowed the military to arrest, detain, use lethal force on protesters By Hannah Grabenstein Hegseth ultimately said the military could "if necessary, in their own self-defense they could temporarily detain" protesters to hand over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Continue reading
Jun 18 WATCH: Sen. King tells Hegseth restoring Confederate names to military bases is an ‘insult’ By Jackie Hai Last week, President Donald Trump announced in remarks at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, that the names of seven bases that had changed under the Biden administration would be returned to their former names. Continue reading
Jun 18 WATCH: Hegseth questioned about possible U.S. intervention in the Middle East By Hannah Grabenstein Trump has reportedly been considering striking Iran, saying on Wednesday: "I may do it. I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do."… Continue reading
Jun 18 WATCH: Pentagon has given Trump possible options for Israel-Iran conflict, Hegseth tells Senate panel By Tara Copp, David Klepper, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Wednesday that the Pentagon was providing options to President Donald Trump as he decides next steps on Iran but would not say whether the military was planning to assist with Israeli strikes, an action… Continue reading
Jun 12 WATCH: Hegseth says Pentagon has Greenland plans ‘for any number of contingencies’ By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is appearing to acknowledge that the Pentagon has developed plans to take over Greenland and Panama by force if necessary. Continue reading
Jun 12 WATCH: Hegseth faces sharp questioning at House hearing as he testifies on defense budget By Associated Press Democratic members of the House Armed Services Committee repeatedly got into heated exchanges with Hegseth, with some of the toughest lines of questioning coming from military veterans as many demanded yes or no answers and he tried to avoid direct… Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: Senators demand Hegseth give details on Qatari jet gifted to Trump By Joshua Barajas There have been slim details on the future presidential aircraft and Hegseth declined to offer more information to lawmakers Wednesday. Continue reading