Pete Hegseth

Army guard scolds Hegseth's group at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier — video

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was scolded on November 11 at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by an Army sentinel after laughter broke out among a group that accompanied him, The New York Times reported.

12 November, 10:03 AM

House blocks Pete Hegseth impeachment bid as Democrats pledge to finish the job

The U.S. House of Representatives rejected an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, though Democrats vowed to finish the job once their party takes control of Congress, NBC News reported on November 10.

11 November, 09:18 AM

House Democrats plan Nov. 10 talks on Pete Hegseth impeachment

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has backed efforts to impeach U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying House Democrats plan to discuss an impeachment resolution early next week. Bloomberg reported Jeffries’ remarks on Nov. 8.

9 November, 12:13 PM

Hegseth fights to keep job with social media blitz

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released a video statement defending his tenure amid reports that he could face impeachment proceedings after the new Congress is seated in January.

6 November, 02:58 AM

Trump weighs replacing Hegseth after midterms loss

President Donald Trump began discussing a possible replacement for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with advisers after the Republican Party suffered a decisive defeat in the midterm elections, CBS News reported on Nov. 4.

5 November, 02:23 AM

Zelenskyy urges Hegseth to approve 23 Patriot missiles as Ukraine faces shortage

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to sign contracts for the supply of Patriot air defense interceptor missiles, telling reporters on Oct. 27 that Ukraine was awaiting Hegseth’s approval for 23 missiles.

28 October, 03:53 PM

Deliberate delays in supplying interceptor missiles directly help Russia — Zelenskyy

The “prolonged and artificial” delay in supplying interceptor missiles to Ukraine “directly helps Russia” achieve its war aims, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote in a statement following a massive ballistic missile strike on Kyiv overnight on October 27.

27 October, 11:46 AM

Pentagon aides plan to expose Hegseth scandals — The Telegraph

Pentagon whistleblowers plan to help Democrats expose Pete Hegseth's missteps to force his impeachment or dismissal, The Telegraph reported on Oct. 21, citing knowledgeable sources.

22 October, 11:22 AM

Ukraine suspects U.S. deliberately delaying Patriot interceptor deliveries

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has yet to approve the transfer of a significant shipment of interceptor missiles for Ukraine’s Patriot air defense systems, raising suspicions that Washington is deliberately delaying the weapons to pressure Kyiv, The Kyiv Independent reported on Oct. 19, citing sources.

19 October, 07:54 PM

UK hopes to ‘bridge divide’ between Kyiv and Washington

London will attempt to help mend the rift between the United States and Ukraine during a “critical moment,” UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said on Oct. 15, during a visit to Washington.

16 October, 12:34 AM

Elon Musk joins Pentagon project to study the future of warfare

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced a new Autonomous Warfare Command to develop and deploy drones, robotic and other autonomous combat systems, while Elon Musk will join a separate project on the future of warfare on Oct. 1.

1 October, 11:50 AM

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid friction with Pete Hegseth – WSJ

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, The Wall Street Journal reported on August 31.

1 September, 08:41 AM

Hegseth weighs 2028 presidential run despite Pentagon denial

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is discussing a possible 2028 presidential run, though the Pentagon denies he has such plans. NBC News reported on Aug. 29.

29 August, 08:05 PM

U.S. can sustain Iran blockade indefinitely, Hegseth says

The U.S. military has enough resources to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Aug. 13, according to Reuters. American ships can rotate in and out of the region as needed, he said.

14 August, 02:10 PM

Hegseth denies reports of poor conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied reports of deteriorating conditions and mental health struggles aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during its nine-month deployment, The Guardian reported on August 13.

14 August, 01:21 PM

Hegseth dismisses reports of U.S. missile shortages as 'fake'

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed as "fake" media reports that the U.S. military is running low on key missile stocks, rejecting claims about shortages of critical air defense interceptors on Aug. 5.

5 August, 12:38 PM

Pentagon says NATO will take on more Ukraine aid responsibilities

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed U.S. European Command to reorganize the Security Assistance Group-Ukraine and redistribute some of its responsibilities with NATO's Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine mission, USEUCOM said on Aug. 4.

4 August, 06:49 PM

Hegseth’s decision removes key US officer involved in Ukraine support

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has decided to remove Gen. Christopher Donahue, commander of U.S. Army forces in Europe, from military service ahead of schedule, the Financial Times reported on June 24.

24 June, 11:50 AM

U.S. will find a way to help Ukraine defend itself – Hegseth

Pete Hegseth said the United States aims to become the world leader in drone technology by applying lessons from Russia’s war against Ukraine and pledged to continue supporting Kyiv’s ability to defend itself on May 30.

30 May, 05:58 PM

Trump overruled Hegseth on Poland troop deployment — report

President Donald Trump overruled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to cancel a planned deployment of U.S. troops to Poland, The Wall Street Journal reported on May 22.

23 May, 01:51 AM

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