Jan 13 Pentagon embraces Musk's Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry By Konstantin Toropin, David Klepper, Associated Press The announcement comes just days after Grok — which is embedded into X, the social media network owned by Musk — drew global outcry and scrutiny for generating highly sexualized deepfake images of people without their consent. Continue reading
Jan 12 Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over Trump administration attempts to punish him By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Sen. Mark Kelly asked the federal court in Washington, D.C., to rule that the censure letter, the proceedings about his rank and any other punishments against him are “unlawful and unconstitutional."… Continue reading
Jan 06 Trump administration thanks the media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured Maduro By David Bauder, Associated Press That came from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It contrasts with the consistent posture of Pete Hegseth's Defense Department, which has been at odds with the media. Continue reading
Jan 05 Hegseth issues letter of censure to Sen. Kelly after warning about following illegal orders By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Hegseth said that the censure was "a necessary process step" to proceedings that could result in a demotion from Kelly's retired rank of captain in the U.S. Navy. Continue reading
Dec 19 Hegseth announces operation to 'eliminate ISIS fighters' in Syria after Americans killed By Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the start of an operation to “eliminate ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites” in Syria following the deaths of three U.S. citizens. Continue reading
Dec 17 Senate passes $901 billion military spending bill, pushing Hegseth for boat strike video By Stephen Groves, Associated Press The Senate gave final passage on Wednesday to an annual military policy bill that will authorize $901 billion in defense programs while pressuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide lawmakers with video of strikes on alleged drug boats. Continue reading
Dec 16 Hegseth says he won't publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the Caribbean By Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Ben Finley, Associated Press Hegseth said that members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committee would have an opportunity this week to review the video, but did not say whether all members of Congress would be allowed to see it, even as a… Continue reading
Dec 09 Hegseth tells congressional leaders he is weighing release of boat strike video By Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Hegseth provided a classified briefing for congressional leaders alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top national security officials. Continue reading
Dec 08 WATCH: Rubio and Hegseth speak ahead of Indo-Pacific security discussion with Australian counterparts By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met their Australian counterparts Monday in Washington for annual talks focused on Indo-Pacific security and countering China’s increasing assertiveness in the region, including in the South China Sea and directed… Continue reading
Dec 06 WATCH: Hegseth delivers keynote address at Reagan National Defense Forum By David Klepper, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, saying President Donald Trump has the power to take military action “as he sees fit” to defend the nation. Continue reading