Politics Jan 27 The changes that could be in store for the Pentagon as Hegseth takes charge 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
Politics Nov 13 Trump chooses Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary 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… By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press
Politics Feb 29 WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin testifies in House hearing about his hospitalization and absence 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. By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
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
Aug 25 WATCH: Pentagon says troops, gear the priority in final days By News Desk and Associated Press Defense Department press secretary John Kirby and Army Maj. Gen. Hank Taylor, deputy director for regional operations with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will hold a news briefing Wednesday amid the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Continue reading
Aug 18 WATCH: Defense officials say U.S. troops can’t escort Afghans to Kabul airport By Robert Burns, Ellen Knickmeyer, Zeke Miller, Associated Press U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the U.S. military doesn’t have the capacity at this point to extend security forces beyond the perimeter of the Kabul airport in order to get more civilians safely evacuated out of Afghanistan. Continue reading