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March 4, 2026

Hegseth says the leader behind effort to assassinate Trump has been 'hunted down and killed' in Iran

The Iranian leader of a unit that attempted to assassinate President Trump has been killed in Iran amid Operation Epic Fury, War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday.

March 4, 2026

US 'winning decisively' against Iran, will achieve 'complete control' of airspace within days, Hegseth says

War Secretary Pete Hegseth says America is winning decisively against Iran, predicting the US will achieve complete control of Iranian airspace.

March 2, 2026

Trump presses NATO partners on support as Hegseth blasts hesitation

Trump reportedly disappointed in U.K.'s hesitation on Iran campaign as European allies show mixed support for U.S.-Israel military operations against Tehran.

March 2, 2026

Hegseth lays out 'clear' 3-part mission against Iran, says war ‘is not endless'

Pete Hegseth outlines three-part mission against Iran during Pentagon briefing, rejecting endless war comparisons while detailing Operation Epic Fury objectives.

March 2, 2026

US surges forces to Middle East as Pentagon warns Iran fight ‘will take some time'

War Secretary Pete Hegseth discusses U.S. military operations against Iran as more American forces deploy to the Middle East in escalating campaign.

February 27, 2026

Hegseth bans military from attending Princeton, Columbia, other elite universities: 'Wokeness and weakness'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a ban on Department of War attendance at elite universities including Princeton, Columbia, MIT, Brown and Yale, starting next year.

February 27, 2026

Trump says he plans to order federal ban on Anthropic AI after company refuses Pentagon demands

President Trump plans to ban Anthropic AI from government use following a dispute over military applications and safeguards, calling the company "radical left."

February 27, 2026

Scouting America agrees to 5 changes under Pentagon pressure

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Scouting America has agreed to reforms, and the department will consider the group's progress in six months.

February 25, 2026

Hegseth appeals ruling blocking punishment of Dem senator over ‘illegal orders’ video

War Secretary Pete Hegseth appeals court ruling that blocked Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to defy "illegal orders."

February 24, 2026

James Carville calls President Trump 'fat, sorry, sack of s---' in pre-SOTU rant

Democratic strategist James Carville delivers profane attack on Trump ahead of State of the Union, claiming members "hate" him and predicting defeat.