The Latest Breaking News from Pete Hegseth

US air force cancels promotions over grading error in security test

‘Highly unprecedented anomaly’ meant 135 people given incorrect scores and wrongly informed of promotions

The Guardian - US · Jul 9

From Seizing Voting Machines to Troops at Polls: Lawfare Warns of Donald Trump's Alleged 2026 Playbook

Legal scholars warn that Donald Trump and his allies are openly discussing a 2026 midterm 'playbook' that could drag the US military into election disputes, despite longstanding laws meant to keep troops away from the polls.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9

'Exactly What We All Voted For': Marjorie Taylor Greene Bitterly Slams Trump Over Broken 'Forever War' Promise

Donald Trump's declaration that the Iran ceasefire is 'over' has triggered a backlash from former allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene, who accuse him of betraying his anti‑war promises.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington

The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., has expanded during the country's 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, with troops from Democratic-led states joining the effort

The Independent UK · Jul 7

CNN star offers stunning update on Mitch McConnell as rumors swirl about former Senate leader’s health

Paramedics responded to the former senate majority leader’s home on June 14 and he has reportedly been hospitalized ever since

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Hegseth doesn't care about civilians

Members of Congress worry it's putting the troops at risk

Salon · Jul 7

Trump boasts US military ‘never been stronger’ and war department ‘never hotter’ as he joins Nato summit

A bombastic Donald Trump talks up American might ahead of meeting with fellow alliance leaders in Turkey, despite reports suggesting Iran war left weapons stockpile heavily depleted

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Minister calls on Burnham to show path to 3.5% target on UK defence spending

Dan Jarvis, who wants to stay on as defence secretary, says he is confident PM-in-waiting values national security

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

Zelenskyy and Putin hold Fourth of July phone calls with Trump

Yuri Ushakov, a Russian presidential aide, said Putin and Trump discussed "the issue of the Ukrainian settlement" in a phone call that lasted an hour and twenty-five minutes.

Euronews · Jul 5

Hegseth Boasted About Ending Military Flu Shot Requirement; Now a 25-Year-Old Air Force Recruit Dies From Flu

A flu outbreak at Lackland has brought back discussion over military vaccination policies, following the death of a recruit and rising infection rates among trainees.

International Business Times UK · Jul 4