Pete Hegseth is now bringing his wife to Pentagon meetings after he ousted top officials: report Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over the ouster of two dozen military leaders The Independent UK · May 4
Allowing Censorship of Military Retirees Like Sen. Mark Kelly Would Set a Chilling and Dangerous Precedent To justify punishing a legislator for his speech, a FIRE brief notes, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth relies on a Supreme Court precedent that is clearly inapposite. Reason · Apr 24
Pete Hegseth ‘butted heads’ with Navy secretary over shipbuilding and push to ignore judge’s orders before firing: reports Phelan’s dismissal marks the second major leadership shake-up at the Pentagon during the Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 23
Pete Hegseth Wants the D.C. Circuit To Let Him Punish a Senator for Criticizing Him The defense secretary's asserted authority to control the speech of retired military officers "would chill public participation by veterans," a brief supporting Mark Kelly warns. Reason · Apr 17
US Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Trump's Iran war US Senate Democrats are increasingly divided over arms sales to Israel, with over three dozen backing Bernie Sanders' resolution to halt them. Citing Prime Minister Netanyahu's "reckless decisions" and the expanded conflict, some Democrats shifted their stance. Despite bipartisan opposition, the measures were ultimately rejected, highlighting a growing internal party… The Times of India · Apr 16
Sanders’ effort to block arms sales to Israel falls short in Senate The Senate on Wednesday defeated, largely along party lines, an effort by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to advance two joint resolutions that would block the sale of $446.8 million worth of weapons and equipment to Israel. The first joint resolution would have disapproved a $295 million sale of D9R and… Roll Call · Apr 15
Pete Hegseth is a disaster of a defense secretary. It’s no surprise The former Fox host has misled the public, prayed for violence and clashed with the press. This is not a serious military leader The Guardian - US · Apr 10
“It was the first keyboard solo I’d heard on the radio for a very long time”: The Marillion song that proves Mark Kelly’s genius, by Adam Wakeman Ozzy, Sabbath and Purple contributor says Fish and co were the first prog band he beyond dad Rick’s work with Yes Louder · Apr 9
‘This must stop’: Even Mark Kelly is shocked as Donald Trump goes further than anyone thought Senator Mark Kelly expressed absolute disbelief on April 7, 2026, over President Donald Trump’s latest statement that “A whole civilization will die tonight,” emphasizing in a post on X that such words had never been uttered by a President of the United States before this morning. Kelly, a seasoned veteran… The Mary Sue · Apr 8
‘This must stop’: Mark Kelly in absolute disbelief as Donald Trump proves there’s no limit to how low he will go America is acting like a rogue nation under Trump. We Got This Covered · Apr 8
Retired Army general says US may need ‘Nuremberg’ like trials for Trump’s ‘illegal orders’ in Iran war President has vowed ‘a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again’ if Iran does not agree to a ceasefire deal The Independent UK · Apr 7
Pete Hegseth 'Ragdolled' In Court As Lawmaker Calls Him 'Unfit to Lead' And 'Embarrassment' In Heated Legal Clash A federal judge ruled against Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth, stating he violated Senator Mark Kelly's constitutional rights in a case involving military retiree's political speech. International Business Times UK · Apr 6
Artemis II marks Nasa’s new moon age, wrapped in patriotism and global promise The moonshot gave US spectacle a broader face with the first woman, first person of color and first non-American The Guardian - US · Apr 2
Trump’s approval rating falls to record low following surging fuel prices and war with Iran, poll shows The president’s approval rating has dipped to 36 percent The Independent UK · Mar 24
The Independent UK · Mar 22 Democrats raise concerns over Hegseth’s ‘no quarter’ Iran comments IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 22 Hegseth’s ‘no mercy’ Iran directive sounds alarm with Democrats who told military to refuse illegal orders Defense secretary’s comments about offering ‘no quarter’ have some Democratic lawmakers decrying ‘the irresponsible way he's showing leadership in this war’
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Democrats bashing Trump over the Iran war lean on a callback to Bill Clinton ANALYSIS: Democrats still quote James Carville’s line, ‘It’s the economy, stupid’ ... because it’s true, Eric Garcia writes.
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 Senator Mark Kelly Warns Hegseth's 'No Quarter' Remark Signals Killing Prisoners, Calls It Illegal Under US Law US Senator Mark Kelly demands Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth retract his 'no quarter' comment, citing potential war crimes under international law.
We Got This Covered · Mar 16 Warnings of international law violation appear as Pete Hegseth calls troops to commit a war crime What Hegseth said isn't "some wanna be tough guy line."
The Guardian - US · Mar 14 Democratic lawmaker condemns Hegseth’s call for ‘no quarter’ for US enemies Defense secretary appeared to endorse killing prisoners, a violation of international law, during press briefing
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Controversial billboard outside naval base reminds military servicemembers of their duty San Diego Veterans for Peace place sign outside of California base urging Armed Forces not to bow to orders they believe to be illegal
The Times of India · Mar 10 US sends B-1 Bombers to Iran as Hegseth warns of ‘most intense’ strikes US B-1 bombers took off from a British airbase on Tuesday for what Washington described as the "most intense" wave of airstrikes yet on Iran, hours after US secretary of war Pete Hegseth said the campaign would reach “its most ferocious day” since the conflict began.
Roll Call · Mar 9 Rising pump prices draw calls to action from Democrats As oil prices rise in the wake of U.S. military operations in Iran, Senate Democrats have begun calling for a solution to the increasing costs. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, in a Sunday post on X, called on President Donald Trump to draw down oil from the Strategic Petroleum…
We Got This Covered · Mar 2 Congress is at a stalemate over the Iran war, but the one question no one can answer might be the key to it al Congress is as divided as the rest of us.
The Guardian - US · Mar 2 Democrats thrown into disarray as US offensive on Iran creates cracks Lawmakers from Sanders to Mark Kelly offer mixed feelings on Trump’s action and killing of Iranian supreme leader