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Pete Hegseth

Pentagon moves to demote Senator over ‘seditious’ video

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The Pentagon has begun proceedings to potentially demote Democratic Senator and retired Navy Captain Mark Kelly, a move that could reduce his military pension,...

Hegseth blasts legacy media over reports of deadly Caribbean strike

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U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has sharply criticised the Washington Post after the outlet reported that he ordered US forces to “kill everybody”...

U.S. launches ‘Operation Southern Spear’ targeting ‘narcoterrorists’

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The United States has launched a new military initiative aimed at combating “narcoterrorists” across the Western Hemisphere, War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Thursday...

U.S. and China agree to reopen military hotlines

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The United States and China have agreed to reopen top-level military communication channels to help prevent potential conflicts, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth...

Three killed in U.S. attack on boat (Video)

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US forces have killed three men in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean Sea, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirmed. The...

US ‘must prepare for war’ – Pentagon chief

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Washington urgently needs more troops, weapons, and munitions, the secretary of defense has stated. The US must prepare for war, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth...

Pentagon chief orders urgent meeting of top generals

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US President Trump has described the unusual move as a “friendly” meet-up at the newly rebranded Department of War. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has ordered...

Pentagon chief launches new purge

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Pete Hegseth has reportedly fired the head of the Defense intel agency following a leak claiming the US did not destroy Iran’s nuclear program. US...

US to cut Ukraine aid – Hegseth

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A peaceful end to the conflict is in Washington’s interests, Pete Hegseth has said. The White House will be slashing military funding for Ukraine as...

Hegseth accused of sharing Yemen strike details in private Signal chats

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing scrutiny after reportedly sharing sensitive information about planned military strikes in Yemen within a private Signal messaging...

US to skip Ukraine military aid meeting for first time – media

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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will reportedly not attend the Ramstein group either virtually or in person. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will skip the next...

Pentagon chief comments on ‘Yemen war plans’ leak

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Top Trump administration officials accidentally invited a journalist into a group chat about the strikes on Houthis. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has addressed a recent...

Pentagon rules out Ukraine joining NATO

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Membership in the US-led bloc is not a “realistic outcome” of a peace deal, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Ukraine will not be...

Trump Secretary of Defense pick Hegseth ‘crushes’ gruelling Confirmation Hearing

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Pete Hegseth’s four-hour Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday was a political showdown marked by partisan divides, passionate outbursts, and steadfast resilience from the Secretary...