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
Jun 11 WATCH: Hegseth reacts to concern that Trump administration applies double standard to protests By Joshua Barajas Hegseth has strongly defended Trump’s militarized response to protests over federal immigration raids but would not directly answer a question from a lawmaker Wednesday about whether he supported the decision to activate the National Guard during the Jan. 6 attack… Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: McConnell warns Hegseth that U.S. can't be seen as 'allowing the Russians to define victory' By Joshua Barajas Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was pressed for details Wednesday on how President Donald Trump intended to defend democratic allies abroad, especially when it came to helping Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: Hegseth testifies on Pentagon budget as Marines join National Guard in Los Angeles By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended his decision to order troops to provide security during federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, telling senators on Wednesday it's about “maintaining law and order.”… Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: Hegseth says troops could be in LA for 60 days, cost $134 million By Dan Cooney "We're here to maintain the peace on behalf of law enforcement officers in Los Angeles, which Gavin Newsom won't do," Hegseth said. Continue reading