Politics Feb 12 Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Kelly for call to resist unlawful orders By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press
World Dec 04 Read the full report on Hegseth's use of Signal from the Pentagon inspector general Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans about an upcoming military strike in Yemen on his personal phone, according to a Pentagon inspector general's report made public Thursday that criticized the use of unapproved… By David Klepper, Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley, Associated Press
Politics Jan 27 The changes that could be in store for the Pentagon as Hegseth takes charge There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring. By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press
Politics Jan 14 Takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing Hegseth said he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” for the department as Republicans demand new and strong leadership in the Pentagon. Democrats said Hegseth’s lack of experience, his past comments about women and Black troops and allegations… By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lolita Baldor, Associated Press
Politics Jan 13 WATCH: Pete Hegseth testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that he should be the next secretary of defense, following weeks of meetings with lawmakers who peppered him with questions about his character and views on… By Lisa Mascaro, Tara Copp, Matt Brown, Associated Press
Nov 13 Trump chooses Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington as President-elect Donald Trump passed on a number of established national security heavy-hitters and chose an Army National Guard captain well known in conservative circles as a co-host… Continue reading
Feb 29 WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin testifies in House hearing about his hospitalization and absence By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Under fire for his secret hospital stay last month, Austin told lawmakers Thursday that the Defense Department has made changes to improve the notification process if he must transfer decision-making authorities due to illness or lack of communications. Continue reading
Jan 26 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Russia responds to U.S. plan to send tanks to Ukraine By Associated Press Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder will hold a news briefing on Thursday after the U.S. and Western allies agreed to send more tanks to Ukraine to support it against an invasion by Russia. Continue reading
Dec 23 Watch 3:08 U.S. service members sing classic Christmas carol 'What Child is This?' We bring you a classic Christmas carol, "What Child is This?" sung by U.S. military service personnel from around the world. It was produced by a little-known unit at the Defense Department called the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. Continue watching
Jan 27 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds briefing on troop readiness amid Ukraine tensions By Associated Press The Pentagon has revealed the U.S. bases where 8,500 troops have been placed on heightened alert, with the possibility of deployment overseas as part of the NATO Response Force. … Continue reading