Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon is being crippled by paranoia: report Fifteen current and former Pentagon officials detail a culture of distrust and paranoia at the Pentagon, per a report The Independent UK · Jun 9
'Uncomfortable With Anyone Who Could Outshine Him': How Hegseth's Paranoia Is Rotting the Pentagon From Within Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's loyalty-driven actions have led to a fractured Pentagon, with senior officers fired and operational decision-making disrupted, according to a CNN investigation. International Business Times UK · Jun 9
Pete Hegseth facing bipartisan pressure over $600 million Ukraine aid package Hegseth told lawmakers three weeks ago the Ukraine funding had been ‘released’ and a spending plan would soon be sent to lawmakers, but he’s failed to make the May 15 deadline The Independent UK · May 22
‘This is just disarray’: alarm inside Pentagon after Hegseth staff purges Insiders portray defense secretary as increasingly isolated after officers with impeccable reputations forced out The Guardian - US · May 3
Hegseth's military machine is in trouble Conservatives are voicing criticisms after Hegseth unceremoniously fired a top military leader Salon · May 1
The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 30
Pete Hegseth Fury: Defence Secretary Accuses Ousted Generals of Ruining Military in Heated House Hearing Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defends his decision to overhaul military leadership, citing alignment with strategic priorities. International Business Times UK · Apr 30
The moments when Hegseth lost his nerve during Congress questions on the Iran war The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Services Committee during the contentious hearing The Independent UK · Apr 30
US lawmakers clash with Hegseth on Iran war and $25 billion price tag The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee. Euronews · Apr 30
Secretary of War faces Senate grilling over $1.5T budget even as GOP senators quietly await his exit Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is heading to Capitol Hill this week to defend the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request, but the real drama might not be the numbers. It’s the growing chorus of GOP senators who are done waiting for him to leave. The Mary Sue · Apr 28
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Slowly Losing GOP Support in Senate, Report Says GOP senators who spoke to the outlet on the condition of anonymity said Hegseth would not be chosen to lead the Pentagon if President Donald Trump were to renominate him today. Latin Times · Apr 27
Republicans Senators are growing more frustrated with Pete Hegseth and want to see Trump ‘move on’: report Hegseth’s high turnover of military leadership leads Republican senators to warn he wouldn’t pass confirmation today The Independent UK · Apr 27
Pete Hegseth Faces GOP Revolt as Senators Warn of 'Hollowing Out' at Pentagon Senate Republicans are turning on Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of hollowing out top military ranks and mishandling senior personnel changes at the Pentagon. International Business Times UK · Apr 27
Pentagon Insiders Slam Pete Hegseth's 'Mean Girls' Politics In Iran War Efforts, Official Describes Leadership As 'High-school' Like Pentagon officials accuse Defense Sec Pete Hegseth of fostering toxic culture, impacting leadership amid Iran conflict. Key dismissals raise concerns over strategic stability and decision-making. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Who is John Phelan? MAGA donor with no military experience sacked as Trump’s Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest military official to be removed under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
International Business Times · Apr 21 Inside Pete Hegseth's Alleged Paranoid Decision That Triggered a Major Military Purge Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to fire Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George has sparked controversy, highlighting internal Pentagon tensions and concerns over leadership instability.
International Business Times UK · Apr 20 Inside Pete Hegseth's Alleged Paranoid Decision That Triggered a Major Military Purge Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to fire Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George has sparked controversy, highlighting internal Pentagon tensions and concerns over leadership instability.
Roll Call · Apr 16 Appropriators decry firing of Army chief At a hearing Thursday, leading House appropriators from both parties condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent firing of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George. Members of the House Armed Services Committee, including GOP Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia, had delivered a similar message about George at a hearing the…
Salon · Apr 11 Joint Chiefs Chair is enabling Trump The president's threats to destroy Iran depend on institutions and individuals' willingness to go along
International Business Times UK · Apr 9 Pete Hegseth and Pentagon Caught Lying as Army Survivors Say Unit Was 'Unprepared' During Iran's Attack in Kuwait Army survivors of a deadly Iranian drone attack in Kuwait dispute Pete Hegseth's claims of a fortified position, citing chaos and a lack of proper defence.
Metal Hammer · Apr 9 "We’re here for you, Randy. Might be time for a beer or three." Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan offers support to the US Army's top general ousted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Maynard James Keenan and General Randy George were West Point Prep classmates in the early 80s
The Mary Sue · Apr 8 Pete Hegseth Keeps Trying to Fire Generals, But One “Isn’t Going Anywhere” Pete Hegseth keeps ousting different military leadership. But one stubborn army member says that he isn’t leaving anytime soon. The Washington Post reports that Dan Driscoll is staying put for the time being.
The Independent UK · Apr 8 US Army Secretary says he’s not going anywhere despite reported clashes with Pete Hegseth Dan Driscoll insists he remains ‘laser focused’ on current role, despite reportedly sparring with defense secretary over dismissal of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and other issues
We Got This Covered · Apr 7 Iran is pushing a wildly different version of what the US rescue operation was really about, and social media is helping it spread fast The story, or the spin?
International Business Times UK · Apr 7 Retired US General Says US Military Leaders Are Duty-Bound To Reject Illegal Orders From Trump – Army Revolt In Order? Retired US Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling discusses the legal and ethical dilemmas faced by military commanders in light of Trump's recent threats against Iran.