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December 2

'Franklin the Turtle' publisher condemns Hegseth's 'unauthorized use' of character in narco-terror meme

On Monday, the publisher of "Franklin the Turtle" condemned Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's meme featuring Franklin the Turtle targeting narco-terrorists in an "unauthorized" parody.

December 1

Spec ops chief ordered deadly Caribbean strike ‘in self-defense’ with Hegseth’s sign-off, White House says

White House confirms and defends second strike against alleged drug smugglers in Caribbean waters, amid Trump administration's anti-drug crusade.

December 1

War Sec Pete Hegseth shares meme of children's book character firing on narco terrorist drug boat

War Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a meme of children's book character Franklin appearing to launch an RPG at a narco-terrorist drug boat

November 30

Trump says he believes Hegseth '100%' on Venezuelan drug boat strike denial amid allegations

President Trump defended War Secretary Pete Hegseth against allegations of ordering deadly second strike on Venezuelan drug boat, saying he believes denial.

November 30

Schumer accuses Trump of pushing US toward ‘foreign war’ with Venezuela

Schumer warns Trump's Venezuela actions push U.S. toward war without congressional approval, citing constitutional concerns over military force and oversight.

November 29

Hegseth defends lethal strikes against alleged drug traffickers: 'Biden coddled terrorists, we kill them'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defends Trump administration strikes on Caribbean drug vessels, stating that, "Biden coddled terrorists, we kill them."'

November 27

War Secretary Pete Hegseth spends Thanksgiving with US troops in Latin America: 'We are grateful for you'

War Secretary Pete Hegseth and wife Jennifer spend Thanksgiving serving meals to Navy sailors supporting Southern Spear, a mission targeting narco-terror networks across Latin America.

November 27

Dem strategist says adding 500 National Guard troops in DC would create 'more targets'

A Democratic strategist says adding 500 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., would create "more targets" after two guardsmen were shot.

November 25

Hegseth rips Mark Kelly's post about his service: 'You can’t even display your uniform correctly'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth slammed a post that Sen. Mark Kelly made about his service, saying that, "your medals are out of order and rows reversed."

November 23

Top military leaders head to Puerto Rico to thank troops supporting Caribbean missions

Pentagon leaders to visit Puerto Rico troops amid expanded Caribbean operations targeting drug networks and regional security missions across Latin America.