U.S. Defense & Military Politics

Pete Hegseth 1 hour ago

Hegseth signs 'No More Walking on Eggshells' policy, demands review of equal opportunity complaint process

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo directing defense leaders to reassess complaint processes that he claims have been used in "bad faith."

VIDEO 4 hours ago

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signs policy calling for a reform of the DoD complaint process

The secretary calls it the "No More Walking On Eggshells" policy.

VIDEO 9 hours ago

NATO chief sends message to Russia: You 'are not winning this’

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss growing commitments from member nations to increase defense spending and to share his message to Russia amid the escalating conflict with Ukraine.

US Navy 1 day ago

Navy torpedoes Biden-era climate agenda to focus on lethality

Citing combat readiness over environmental mandates, the Navy has officially scrapped its climate action plan championed under the Biden administration.

Middle East 2 days ago

Palestinian leader demands Hamas release remaining hostages

The Palestinian Authority president called on Hamas to release the hostages, disarm and cease its governance of Gaza, as the world pushes for an end to the ongoing war.

White House 2 days ago

Hegseth maintains White House backing amid 'smear campaign' alleging likely ouster

Hegseth is under fire again after a report claimed that he disclosed details about a March military airstrike against the Houthis in a Signal messaging app group chat with his wife and brother.

VIDEO 2 days ago

Signal scuffle: Pete Hegseth lambasts dismissed staffers

Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich reports on the scrutiny facing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a second alleged Signal leak on 'Special Report.'

MILITARY 3 days ago

Trump tells DOD to move more forces equipped for combat into Middle East as US ups pressure on Houthis

Trump tells Congress the U.S. is conducting strikes against Houthis in Yemen, aiming to stop attacks on American forces and restore security in the Red Sea.

Fox News Flash 3 days ago

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rebuffs new group chat allegations as attempt to 'sabotage' Trump's agenda

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to allegations that he shared details of an airstrike against Iran-backed Houthis in a second Signal chat that included his wife and brother.

VIDEO 3 days ago

Secretary Hegseth dismisses new group chat allegations: 'None of this is based in reality'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joins 'Fox & Friends' to respond to new group chat allegations, why Pentagon officials were placed on leave amid a leak investigation and one former official's criticism of his leadership at the DOD. 

VIDEO 3 days ago

Pentagon scrutiny: Pete Hegseth blames former staffers for negative headlines

Fox News correspondent Mark Meredith breaks down Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's latest alleged Signal chat controversy on 'Special Report.'

Politics 4 days ago

'Wouldn't tolerate it': House Republican calls second Hegseth Signal report 'unacceptable'

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., tells Fox News Digital he wouldn't tolerate Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly sharing sensitive information in a Signal group chat if he were in charge.

Pentagon 4 days ago

Army suspends commander after Trump, Vance, Hegseth vanish from command board

Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez was suspended after photos showed missing portraits of President Trump, Vice President Vance and Sec. Hegseth on Ft. McCoy’s chain of command board.

Pentagon 4 days ago

Ex-Pentagon aide urges Trump to fire Hegseth, citing 'full-blown meltdown' and 'total chaos'

Amid a wave of Pentagon turmoil and internal firings, former top spokesman John Ullyot called on President Trump to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Secretary of Defense 4 days ago

White House rips alleged Pentagon leakers' 'shattered egos,' brushes off Hegseth second Signal chat report

White House hit back at news reports detailing Secretary Pete Hegseth's reported involvement in a second Signal group chat, calling it a "nonstory" while also slamming recently fired Defense staffers.

Secretary of Defense 4 days ago

Hegseth shared details of Yemen strikes in second Signal chat: report

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared details of a March military airstrike against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen in a second Signal chat, a report said Sunday.

VIDEO 4 days ago

Hegseth hits back at 'anonymous smears from disgruntled former employees'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday at the White House responded to a report in The New York Times that he shared details of Yemen attacks in a second Signal group chat.

Donald Trump 4 days ago

Trump hopeful Russia and Ukraine can make a deal after temporary Easter ceasefire ends

President Trump says he is hopeful that Russia and Ukraine can make a deal this week after a temporary Easter ceasefire was called between the two countries.

Politics 5 days ago

Axed Pentagon aides claim their character was 'slandered,' little details were shared about leak investigation

Three Three top Pentagon aides who were fired on Friday night after being placed on leave in relation to an investigation examining unauthorized leaks have spoken out about the situation was handled by leaders.

VIDEO 5 days ago

GOP lawmaker argues for ‘responsible reform’ of Pentagon spending

Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., discusses President Donald Trump’s initiative to reform the Pentagon and cut wasteful spending in the department on ‘Fox News Live.’

VIDEO 5 days ago

See the intensive training Secret Service members undergo

U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran takes Fox News host Lara Trump through the agency's tactical village training facility on 'My View with Lara Trump.'

VIDEO 5 days ago

Secret Service chief on recruitment: We're not going to 'lower our standards'

U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran tells 'My View with Lara Trump' how his experience protecting President Donald Trump has prepared him for his leadership role in the administration and shares his perspective on recruitment.

Wars 6 days ago

Putin announces temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire which was met with apparent skepticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as air raid alerts continue.

Fox News Flash 6 days ago

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer reenlists in Marine Corps Reserve, says ‘mission never left’ him

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer has re-enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve after nearly 15 years, driven by a sense of unfinished duty.

Media 6 days ago

New Army secretary praises Trump, Hegseth for creating 'a lane for change' as he zeroes in on cutting waste

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll discussed his goals for cutting waste within his branch of the U.S. Armed Forces during an exclusive interview with Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin.

Pentagon 6 days ago

Pentagon's week of power struggles: Leak fallout and shouting matches hit Hegseth's inner circle

Multiple defense officials describe a bitter internal feud behind the sudden ouster of three aides to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — with finger-pointing and accusations flying.

World April 18

Chinese firm aiding Houthi attacks on US vessels, as airstrikes kill 74

The State Department is accusing a Chinese satellite firm of providing imagery to support Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea, escalating tensions amid ongoing maritime security concerns in the region.

Israel April 17

Israeli troops will remain in Gaza buffer zones indefinitely, Defense Minister Katz says

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says troops will indefinitely remain in the buffer zone they created in the Gaza Strip.

Politics April 17

Controversial defense program tied to DEI-laden contractor could be in crosshairs of DOGE: 'Poster child'

Northrop Grumman, one of the largest defense contractors in the world, is facing heat for a missile program that has been consistently over budget and delayed.

Pentagon News & Events April 17

Top Pentagon official John Ullyot to resign at end of week: report

Former Trump national security aide and Pentagon press secretary John Ullyot said he will resign at the end of the week, according to a report.