U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a sweeping reduction in top military leadership Monday, ordering a 20% cut in four-star generals and admirals.
Comedian Bill Maher took aim at Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Friday night, comparing him to one of the darkest days in American history. During his “New Rule” segment on HBO, Maher called Hegseth "the worst thing to hit the Pentagon since Flight 77," referencing the September 11 terrorist attack.
Joe Kasper, chief of staff to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has departed his position at the Pentagon following a series of internal investigations into unauthorized disclosures.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the White House "stands strongly" behind Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the New York Times claimed he was involved in another Signal chat controversy.
Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has been placed on administrative leave and escorted from the Pentagon as part of an ongoing investigation into unauthorized disclosures of sensitive information within the Department of Defense.
The Department of Defense (DOD) cut $5.1 billion in non-essential contracts in its commitment to "strategically rebuild our military, restore accountability to the Department, cut wasteful spending, and implement the President's orders," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote in a memo.
The U.S. Space Command has submitted options for President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for review.
The Department of Defense Office Of Inspector General (OIG) has launched a probe into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal in discussions against Houthi rebels.
