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VIDEO December 6

Hegseth pledges commitment to bolstering 'Arsenal of Freedom' ahead of Reagan Defense Forum speech

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth released a video pledging the department's commitment to bolstering the "Arsenal of Freedom" ahead of his speech at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

Pentagon December 4

IG: Hegseth broke Pentagon rules using Signal to share strike details, though no classified info was released

The Pentagon inspector general found War Secretary Pete Hegseth violated policy by sharing strike details on the Signal app, creating operational security risks.

Pentagon News & Events December 4

Did a military lawyer witness the Venezuela 'double tap' boat strike? Experts say one should have

Legal experts call Pentagon's 'double tap' strike on shipwrecked survivors a textbook war crime, questioning military lawyer's role in operation.

VIDEO December 2

Trace Gallagher: Hegseth ordered one attack, Washington Post ordered the other

'Common Sense' Department: The Washington Post really put its reputation on the line with this latest media mistake.

Pentagon December 2

Hegseth erupts over WaPo ‘fake stories,' vows to stop ‘poisoning of the American people’

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended Caribbean drug boat strikes and criticized media reports about orders to kill survivors in September operation.

Donald Trump November 30

Trump says he believes Hegseth '100%' on Venezuelan drug boat strike denial amid allegations

President Trump defended War Secretary Pete Hegseth against allegations of ordering deadly second strike on Venezuelan drug boat, saying he believes denial.

China November 18

Ex-officials could get lifetime bans from lobbying for China, Russia under new bipartisan push

Texas Republicans John Cornyn and August Pfluger propose bipartisan bills to revoke security clearances and ban defense officials from lobbying for China, Russia.

National Security November 17

War Department refocuses on AI, hypersonics and directed energy in major strategy overhaul

War Department streamlines military research and development into six critical technology areas, emphasizing artificial intelligence and battlefield innovation to maintain America's lethal edge.

Pentagon November 6

Pentagon faces bipartisan criticism over lack of communication with Congress

Senate Armed Services Committee grills Trump nominees over communication breakdowns, policy confusion and lack of congressional consultation on key decisions.

Drug and Substance Abuse November 2

Trump’s narco-terror boat crackdown hailed by mothers of victims: ‘One boat, two boat, three boat—boom’

Trump administration launches military strikes against suspected drug boats as fentanyl crisis escalates. "Angel Moms" support "decisive action" after Senate backs policy.

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.