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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a firm warning to Pentagon officials, making it clear that those who refuse to follow President Donald Trump’s directives will be removed from their positions. During an interview on Fox News Sunday, Hegseth addressed growing speculation about a list of personnel slated for termination, denying the existence of a formal list but reiterating that officers unwilling to carry out lawful orders would be dismissed. His remarks underscore the administration’s intent to enforce strict discipline and realign the Pentagon’s priorities with the president’s defense strategy.
The Trump administration is making sweeping changes to military leadership, prioritizing combat readiness and war-fighting capabilities over the social policies that had become a focus in recent years.
