Politics 4 days ago Senate Republican moves to give US an edge on China in harvesting minerals for weapons systems A new bill would allow the Pentagon to fast-track the mining of raw materials needed for weapons systems, which proponents hope will loosen China's stranglehold on critical minerals.
Media 6 days ago Hegseth vows to restore warrior mentality and raise standards in sweeping military transformation Pete Hegseth shares his vision for rebuilding the military with a focus on 'warrior ethos', equal physical standards, and reflects on Operation Midnight Hammer's success.
VIDEO July 5 Lara Trump: 'I have not seen a Republican Party this united in my entire lifetime' 'My View with Lara Trump' host Lara Trump discusses the Trump administration and GOP's agenda wins as the president signs the 'big, beautiful bill' into law and her workout with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Pentagon July 4 200 Marines head to Florida in support of ICE as military takes stronger stance on immigration Marines from North Carolina are heading to Florida as part of a 700-personnel deployment requested by DHS to support ICE operations, performing non-law enforcement duties.
Navy June 27 Hegseth announces Navy oil tanker named after gay rights leader renamed after Medal of Honor recipient Navy tanker named after Harvey Milk, California's first openly gay politician, will be renamed for Oscar V. Peterson, who sacrificed his life saving others in World War II.
Defense Spending & Budget News June 27 Pentagon unveils $961B budget request: Fund for Golden Dome, missiles and drones, fewer F-35 jets Trump administration unveils $961 billion Pentagon budget with $848.3 billion in discretionary funding, featuring cuts to F-35 purchases and increased investment in drones.
Pentagon June 26 Hegseth tears into reporters, alleging they 'cheer against Trump' and Iran strikes Defense Secretary Hegseth accused the Pentagon press corps of deliberately undermining Operation Midnight Hammer's success against Iran's nuclear program due to anti-Trump bias.
White House June 26 Iran, Israel and US agree that Islamic Republic nuclear sites were 'badly damaged' despite leaked intel report President Trump’s historic precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites over the weekend hit their targets and “destroyed" and “badly damaged" the facilities’ critical infrastructure — an assessment agreed upon by Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Israel, and the United States.
VIDEO June 25 Trump, Hegseth slam ‘fake news’ reports questioning success of Iran strikes President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discuss coverage of the U.S. strikes on Iran during a NATO summit press conference.
Russia June 22 Russian leader claims multiple countries prepped to provide Iran nuclear weapons following US strikes Former Russian president asserts Iran's nuclear program will continue despite U.S. strikes on key facilities.
U.S. Defense & Military Politics June 21 Trump attacks Iran nuclear sites: Are our troops in danger from retaliatory strikes? Iran warns of consequences for U.S. intervention in its conflict as Trump weighs striking nuclear sites, putting American troops at Middle Eastern bases at increased risk.
VIDEO June 18 Hegseth won't disclose if he's advised Trump on Mideast strike options Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is questioned about potential U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict at a Senate Armed Services hearing.
Crime June 18 Trump admin deploys 2K more troops to blue city for anti-ICE riots Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered 2,000 more National Guard troops into the field to protect ICE agents and federal property while Los Angeles faces civil unrest.
VIDEO June 14 Army chief musician sings National Anthem at 250th anniversary parade Chief musician Staff Sgt. Caroline Nielson sings the National Anthem to kick off the Army's 250th anniversary parade.
VIDEO June 14 Trump is leading the way to ensure US interests are safe in Middle East: Pete Hegseth Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discusses whether President Donald Trump is communicating with Iran's leadership on 'Fox & Friend Weekend.'
Pete Hegseth June 12 Democrat grills Hegseth on whether he'll take 'accountability' for Signal chat once DOD IG report drops Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning from Rep. Moulton regarding potential disclosure of classified information about F-18 launch times for Houthi strikes on Signal.
Secretary of Defense June 12 California Dem tells Hegseth he's an 'embarrassment' to the US, should 'get the hell out' of the DOD Tensions erupted on Capitol Hill as Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Calif., told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to 'get the hell out' of the Defense Department.
VIDEO June 11 Democrat criticizes defense secretary over money for military parade Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin breaks down the heated moments of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second day taking questions from senators about the department's spending on 'Special Report.'
Los Angeles June 11 Hegseth spars with Senate Democrats over Marine deployment to LA anti-ICE riots: 'Not about lethality' Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stood by the Trump administration's National Guard federalization and U.S. Marines deployment to the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots.
VIDEO June 10 Pete Hegseth defends deployment of troops to LA during tense congressional hearing Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin breaks down the scrutiny Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces on Capitol Hill over the deployment of troops to Los Angeles and the department's budget on 'Special Report.'
Pete Hegseth June 10 Hegseth defends National Guard LA deployments, says ICE agents must be protected Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forcefully defended the deployment of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles during a hearing on Tuesday.
Fox News Flash June 7 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reveals why military recruitment has soared under Trump Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlights historic military recruitment numbers, with the Army alone reaching 61,000 recruits for fiscal year 2025, driven by renewed patriotism.
Opinion June 5 DAVID MARCUS: Why Navy ships should not be named for gay rights icons Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk at the start of Pride month, arguing that warships should not be named after individuals celebrated primarily for their sexuality.
Secretary of Defense June 4 Trump nominates seasoned military leaders to head vital global commands Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Trump's nomination of two military officials to lead key commands for CENTCOM in Florida and AFRICOM in Germany.
Border security June 2 New voluntary deployment lets DOD civilian workers back Homeland Security efforts amid immigration crackdown Pentagon authorizes civilian employees to volunteer at the southern border, aiding Homeland Security in national security goals amid immigration crackdown.
Navy May 30 Navy halts dog and cat experiments; PETA writes Hegseth about US taxpayer-funded animal tests PETA called for a comprehensive audit to eliminate waste and abuse in military animal testing, highlighting cruel experiments on pigs and rats.
MILITARY May 28 Pentagon eyes 50% reduction in permanent changes of station as military families brace for moving high season The Pentagon is ordering sweeping cuts to PCS moves in a bid to save $2.5B and ease burdens on military families facing burnout and instability.
Opinion May 28 US military vulnerabilities threaten Trump's 'peace-through-strength' strategy President Trump advances his 'peace-through-strength' strategy, addressing military vulnerabilities and budget challenges in the Middle East and Asia.
Opinion May 21 SECRETARY OF THE ARMY DAN DRISCOLL: Army unveils modernization plan because, ‘No lobbyist ever won a war' If the Army is going to be ready for the next war, the Trump modernization plan is essential. It aims to cut bureaucracy, enhance innovation and embrace new tech.
Pete Hegseth May 20 Trump, Hegseth announce 'Golden Dome,' a ‘game changer’ to protect American homeland President Donald Trump announced construction will begin soon on a "Golden Dome," a new missile defense system to protect the US from foreign attacks.
