Pete Hegseth
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Hegseth takes aim at ‘fat generals’ in speech to top U.S. military officersU.S. President Trump also addressed the gathering of hundreds of U.S. generals and admirals, in sometimes-wandering remarks that touched on various issues.U.S. NewsSep 30
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Hegseth abruptly summons top military commanders to Virginia meeting next weekThe Pentagon’s top spokesman confirmed that Hegseth 'will be addressing his senior military leaders early next week.'U.S. NewsSep 26
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Hegseth fires general behind Iran strike damage report that angered TrumpLt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse will no longer serve as head of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, whose report contradicted statements that Iran's nuclear program was 'obliterated.'U.S. NewsAug 22
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Pete Hegseth lashes out at reporters for questions about Trump’s Iran bombingHegseth's criticism of Fox News, where he had once been an anchor, was particularly cutting.U.S. NewsJun 26
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Trump defends Hegseth amid reports 2nd Signal chat included attack plansThe administration's posture was meant to hold the line against Democratic demands for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s firing at a time when the Pentagon is engulfed in turmoil.U.S. NewsApr 21
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Panama Canal will be removed from Chinese ‘influence,’ Pentagon chief saysU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to deepen security cooperation with Panama's forces and said China would not be allowed to 'weaponize' the canal.U.S. NewsApr 8
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Hegseth faces Pentagon watchdog probe over Houthi attack plan Signal chatThe Pentagon’s acting inspector general will also look at other U.S. defense officials' use of the publicly available encrypted app.U.S. NewsApr 3
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U.S. judge orders Trump admin to save Signal chat about Yemen strike plansU.S. District Judge James Boasberg barred administration officials from destroying messages that were sent over the encrypted messaging app Signal earlier this month.U.S. NewsMar 27
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White House investigating after U.S. officials text war plans to journalistThe Atlantic's editor-in chief said he was texted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen in a secure Signal group chat that included the U.S. defense secretary.U.S. NewsMar 24
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Europe must ‘own’ security for itself, U.S. defence head tells NATOU.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said he also believed NATO membership for Ukraine was not realistic, nor was the country regaining its pre-2014 borders.CanadaFeb 12
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