U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 29

Pete Hegseth November 2

US, China agree to open direct military hotline after Xi-Trump summit

War Secretary Pete Hegseth says he had a "positive" meeting with China’s defense chief Dong Jun as both sides agreed to open military channels to ease tensions.

Terrorism November 2

War Department escalates campaign against narco-terror at sea with 15th strike: 'They will not succeed'

The U.S. military has launched its 15th maritime strike targeting narco-terror groups, as War Secretary Pete Hegseth vows continued action to stop cartels.

Venezuelan Political Crisis November 1

Hegseth declines to discuss possible US strikes in Venezuela, blames Dems on troop pay amid shutdown

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declined to say whether the U.S. is preparing military strikes on Venezuela, while blasting Democrats over the shutdown.

VIDEO November 1

Hegseth sidesteps Venezuela strike question, blasts Democrats over troop pay during shutdown

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declined to say whether the U.S. is preparing military strikes on Venezuela, while blasting Democrats over the ongoing government shutdown that has delayed pay for U.S. troops.

World November 1

Israel says remains of three people handed over by Hamas do not match any deceased hostages

Israel's forensic testing reveals that remains of three people returned by Hamas don't match any of the deceased hostages from the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks.

Pentagon News & Events November 1

Bipartisan senators call on Hegseth to release strike orders on alleged drug boats in Caribbean

A bipartisan pair of senators demand Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth provide military orders for the Caribbean boat strikes targeting alleged narco-terrorists.

White House November 1

Trump White House limits reporters’ access to staff offices in latest move restricting press coverage

The White House is restricting journalist access to senior communications offices without an appointment, citing national security concerns.

VIDEO October 31

Trump counters reports of possible Venezuela strikes

Fox News senior national correspondent Aishah Hasnie has the latest on whether President Donald Trump has made up his mind on striking Venezuela on 'Special Report.'

Government Shutdown October 31

House military vets rip Jeffries for dodging question on pay during shutdown: ‘Insult to Americans'

Military veterans in Congress are criticizing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for dodging questions on whether he will forego his paycheck as government workers go without pay.

White House October 31

White House responds to reports of Trump preparing to hit military targets inside Venezuela

The White House cast doubt on media reports suggesting President Donald Trump's administration is poised to strike military targets in Venezuela imminently.

VIDEO October 31

Trump orders Pentagon to resume critical nuclear testing in 'long overdue' move

Heritage Foundation senior fellow Brent Sadler joins 'America’s Newsroom' to break down President Donald Trump’s call to renew U.S. nuclear weapons testing and what it means for deterrence against China and Russia.