Pete Hegseth
Hegseth Ridiculed for Failing to Name the Part of the Constitution Allowing Trump to Deploy Marines for LA Protests: 'He Knows Nothing'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is being ridiculed by social media users after failing to cite the provision of the Constitution which provides a Presidential administration with the authority to deploy active duty Marines to state neighborhoods.
Hegseth Dodges Question on Who He Wants to Win the Russia-Ukraine War: 'Peace Serves Our National Interest'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew ire after he avoided a question from Senator Mitch McConnell on which side he was supporting in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
DOGE Summoned After Hegseth Shares Hefty Cost of Sending National Guard to LA Protests: 'Elon, We've Found Some Waste'
Social media users are mockingly summoning the Department of Government Efficiency after the Pentagon's top budget official revealed that the cost of deploying the National Guard in Los Angeles, California, sat at around $134 million.
Democratic Lawmaker Screams at Hegseth After Deflecting Spending Plan Question to Rail Against Biden: 'We Have Nada!'
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was reprimanded Tuesday for failing to provide details on the Defense Department's nearly $1 trillion budget.
Hegseth Suggests US Is Being Invaded in Defense of Trump Deploying National Guard: 'They're Waving Flags From Foreign Countries'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated his belief that the United States was under foreign invasion in order to defend President Donald Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles, California, in the wake of immigration protests.
Kristi Noem Reportedly Requested Hegseth Direct Military To Make Arrests In Los Angeles: 'A Grave Escalation'
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly requested Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to have the military arrest protesters in Los Angeles
Pentagon and White House Struggle To Fill Senior Roles Under Pete Hegseth Amid Defense Secretary's Scandals
The White House and Pentagon are struggling to fill key roles in the Defense Department as Secretary Pete Hegseth is plagued by scandals and controversies.
Hegseth's Office Left With Multiple Openings After Candidates Keep Rejecting Jobs That Would Work With Him: Report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office faces multiple unfilled roles after reportedly repeated rejections from job candidates.
White House Reportedly Struggling To Find Top Aides For Pete Hegseth As Candidates Keep Turning Down Proposals
The White House is reportedly struggling to find suitable top aides for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with at least three candidates turning down proposals
Trump Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops to Los Angeles ICE Protests
President Trump has deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to LA following a wave of protests sparked by controversial ICE raids conducted Friday and Saturday.
Hegseth Slammed for 'Petty' Removal of Gay Activist's Name From Navy Ship by Conservative Columnist: 'No Way to Build Our Military'
Pete Hegseth ordered a Navy ship honoring veteran and gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk be renamed with a conservative columnist describing the move as "petty."
China Accuses Pete Hegseth of Trying to 'Sow Division' in Asia After He Called China an 'Imminent' Threat at Singapore Defense Conference
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned China is rehearsing for a potential invasion of Taiwan during a defense forum over the weekend, prompting a response from Chinese officials.
Hegseth Mocked for Wearing American Flag Suits Made in Thailand: 'Nothing Says America More Than Overseas Labor'
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was lambasted for boasting about his patriotic suits after a fashion guru revealed they're made in Thailand.
Hegseth Faces 'Plagiarism' Accusations After Student Newspaper Has Experts Review His Senior Thesis
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing scrutiny after a student-led review of his Princeton thesis found multiple instances of uncited or improperly cited text.
Trump Admin Reportedly Requested Ukraine To Accept Third-Country Deportees Despite Ongoing War
The Trump administration reportedly asked Ukraine to accept an unspecified number of U.S. third-country deportees. It is unclear how Ukraine responded.
Hegseth Left Trump Admin Frantic After Canceling Ukraine Aid Flights Without White House's Knowledge: Report
Pete Hegseth reportedly caused panic within the Trump administration earlier this year after he halted aid to Ukraine without informing the White House.
Pentagon Chief Orders 20% Cut In Number Of Top Officers
The move is the latest major shakeup at the Pentagon under President Donald Trump's administration, which has already fired a series of senior officers this year.
Hegseth's Defense Department Chartered New England Patriots Plane to 'Move Military Personnel' for Flights to Guantanamo
A New England Patriots plane was used for a military flight to Guantánamo Bay, sparking criticism over the team's indirect involvement in government operations.
Mike Waltz Praised Trump Admin During Fox News Appearance Hours Before Reports Revealed Trump Plans to Fire Him
Mike Waltz praised the Trump administration during an appearance on Fox News just hours before multiple reports revealed the president plans to fire him.
Trump Claims Police Departments Have 'Waiting Lists Now' Despite Major Cities Facing Critical Staff Shortages
Trump claimed police recruiting is booming, despite overwhelming evidence that U.S. departments are still grappling with severe staffing shortages.
Hegseth 'Proudly' Ends 'Woke' Defense Program Originally Passed by Trump in 2017
Pete Hegseth celebrated the end of the Women, Peace, and Security program—despite the initiative stemming from the first Trump administration.
Hegseth Fires Dozens of Pentagon Advisory Board Members, Cites Need for 'Fresh Thinking' to 'Drive Bold Change'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed dozens of members from key Pentagon advisory boards in a sweeping move to reshape defense policymaking.
Hegseth Likely Targeted by 'Spyware' After Same Phone Number Used to Send Plans on Signal Connected to Facebook, Whatsapp, Experts Say
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's phone number may have been compromised, with experts noting that the number has been published on the internet, potentially allowing access to classified information and posing a risk to national security.
Hegseth's Makeup Room at Pentagon Cost Taxpayers Thousands as Admin Aims to Cut Wasteful Spending
Amid massive budget cuts, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the installation of a makeup studio near the Pentagon press briefing area.
Hegseth Tried To Give Musk Access To Highly Classified Programs Related To China: Report
Pete Hegseth reportedly tried to include Elon Musk into dozens of special access programs related to China. He tried to do so bypassing the usual process, which includes lawyers
Hegseth Declares Anyone Who Mishandles Government Info Should Be 'Held Accountable' in Resurfaced Clips
As Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces mounting scrutiny for sharing military details in group chats, resurfaced comments from his past are drawing accusations of hypocrisy.
Fox News Host Calls Hegseth 'Former Secretary' to His Face Amid Latest Signal Leak
The accidental reference as the "former" defense secretary, though quickly corrected, added to the perception that Hegseth's grip on his role is weakening.
Military Plans Hegseth Sent Came From Secure Messaging System as Pentagon Insists No Classified Info Was Shared: Report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire for sharing sensitive military strike details over an unsecured messaging app.
White House Branded a 'Clown Show' as Officials Scramble to Deny Reports of Hegseth Replacement: 'An Allergy to Competence'
Social media users criticized the White House after officials released conflicting information on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's future following a second Signal scandal.
Former DOD Official Details How Department is in 'Disarray' Under Hegseth As New Signal Chat Comes to Light
Former Department of Defense official John Ullyot resigned abruptly last week from his post. Now, he is detailing his "month from hell" working under Hegseth.