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fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

It's Now Looking Pretty Clear That Pete Hegseth Shared Classified Documents on Signal

Evidence suggests Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Signal messages about a bombing campaign in Yemen were derived from classified information.
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

U.K. secretly resettled Afghans after data breach

Thousands of Afghans were secretly resettled in the U.K. following a significant data breach exposing their personal details.
#trump-administration
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
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Trump cracks joke at embattled Pete Hegseth's expense in cabinet meeting: 'My least controversial person'

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
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Trump cracks joke at embattled Pete Hegseth's expense in cabinet meeting: 'My least controversial person'

fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Trump Has No Idea What Hegseth Is Doing

Hegseth authorized a pause on weapons deliveries to Ukraine without notifying the president, confusing Ukrainian leaders after Trump suggested increased military aid, putting America's interests first.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Conduct Unbecoming': Veteran Group Leader Rips Hegseth For Politicizing the Military' With Wild Attack On the Media

That's America's secretary of defense. To use a military term, it's conduct unbecoming. He looks rattled. He obviously looks thin-skinned. He's extremely aggressive and volatile.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Pete Hegseth Announces New Name for USNS Harvey Milk: Taking the Politics Out of Ship Naming'

The USNS Harvey Milk is being renamed to USNS Oscar V. Peterson by Defense Secretary Hegseth.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Will Cain Fawns Over Pete Hegseth Press Conference Which Included Attack On His Fox News Colleague

Cain added, 'Spot on. The kind of diagnosis you could only get from a doctor, in this case, a doctorate in the media...'
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Ana Navarro: Pete Hegseth Is 'a Big Suck-Up to Trump'

Ana Navarro criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him a 'suck-up to Trump' and highlighting language conformity among Trump’s cabinet.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Normandy? Hiroshima?' Pete Hegseth Roasted on Social Media for Calling Iran Strikes Most Complex and Secretive' Military Op in History

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash for labeling U.S. airstrikes on Iran as the most complex military operation ever, amid criticism of intelligence reports.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox's Brit Hume Hits Pete Hegseth For Lashing Out at Colleague Jen Griffin: The Attack on Her Was Unfair!'

Brit Hume defended Jennifer Griffin after Defense Secretary Hegseth publicly criticized her reporting, calling the attack unfair and highlighting her professionalism.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Pete Hegseth Lashes Out at Reporter for Asking Him About Giving Credit to Female B-2 Bomber Pilot

Secretary of Defense Hegseth faced criticism for gendered language during a press conference but expressed support for female B-2 pilots.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart Lauds 'Impressive' Strike on Iran

The U.S. military strike on Iran was praised for its planning, execution, and the secrecy surrounding the operation.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Pete Hegseth Floors Senator With Response to Question on Whether He'll Follow Federal Court Rulings

Senator Hirono expressed grave concerns over Secretary Hegseth's performance and the impact on national security during a Senate hearing.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Joe Scarborough Mocks Pete Hegseth for Bumper Sticker' Remarks in Iran Interview: What Does That Mean?'

Joe Scarborough criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's vague comments about U.S. involvement in Iran, calling them simplistic and lacking substance.
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fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Hegseth Shared Those War Plans In a Second Group Chat, Too

Hegseth's tenure as defense secretary is marked by significant controversies including leaked war plans and personnel mishandling.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | The Message Pete Hegseth Sends the Troops

Pete Hegseth's tenure as defense secretary shows how personal scandals can become a complicated narrative in American politics.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Pentagon Is in a State of Confusion

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny for sharing sensitive military plans, amid speculation about his future in the position.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Tells Kristen Welker That Pete Hegseth's Job Is Totally Safe'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's position is secure, despite his involvement in an unsecured text chain that led to the removal of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
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fromwww.twincities.com
4 months ago

Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist

High-level military plans were shared inappropriately in a group chat with a journalist.
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fromwww.twincities.com
4 months ago

Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist

High-level military plans were shared inappropriately in a group chat with a journalist.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

GOP blocked Hegseth Signal probe because he is 'indefensible,' says Rep. Adam Smith

House Republicans blocked an inquiry into Secretary Hegseth's use of Signal for discussing sensitive military operations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Details Hegseth Shared on Signal Came From a Secure Site

Details about American strikes in Yemen that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared on a commercial chat app came from U.S. Central Command through a secure, government system.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

White House looks for new defense secretary. And, remembering Pope Francis' legacy

The search for a new Defense Secretary is underway amidst controversies surrounding Pete Hegseth's handling of sensitive military information.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

White House looks for new defense secretary. And, remembering Pope Francis' legacy

The search for a new Defense Secretary is underway amidst controversies surrounding Pete Hegseth's handling of sensitive military information.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Senate Democrats press Hegseth for answers on Trump order to ban transgender troops

Senate Democrats demand action from Defense Secretary on transgender servicemembers' treatment following court rulings against Trump's executive order.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

They Are Looking': Conservative Host Confirms NPR Report on Pete Hegseth That White House Denied

Hegseth was under fire Monday after a stunning series of reports revealing he had shared details of a sensitive attack against the Houthis in a Signal chat.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump news at a glance: Hegseth reportedly had Yemen Signal chat with wife, brother

Pete Hegseth's communications blunder involved a Signal chat sharing sensitive US military strike details.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Don Lemon and Jim Acosta Mock Trump Sec Hegseth With Worst CNN Insult Imaginable

When you actually think about it, right? And you think about all the people who are in positions of power, especially, and all the chances that they've had to screw up this country and they have in many ways.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

There is more to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's unconventional style than his bright blue suits

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth embraces 'operator casual' style for official trips, blending tactical functionality with professional appearance, signaling a shift in defense leadership fashion.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
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Inside Pete Hegseth's Rocky First Months at the Pentagon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's controversial actions at the Pentagon faced significant pushback from various factions, limiting his influence and desired military policies.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Hegseth Cuts Pentagon Work on Preventing Civilian Harm

Defense Secretary Hegseth plans to eliminate Pentagon offices focused on civilian harm mitigation during combat operations.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Hegseth Cuts Pentagon Work on Preventing Civilian Harm

Defense Secretary Hegseth plans to eliminate Pentagon offices focused on civilian harm mitigation during combat operations.
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fromeuronews
4 months ago

Democrats call for Pete Hegseth to resign over Signal leak scandal

Political outrage grows after Defence Secretary leaks military strike plans to journalist, raising serious national security concerns.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Hegseth Says Fort Moore Will Be Renamed to Fort Benning

Defense Secretary proposes renaming Fort Moore back to Fort Benning, honoring Corporal Fred G. Benning instead of the Confederate general.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Firing of Joint Chiefs Chairman and Others Draws Criticism

The dismissal of Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. is viewed by some as political purging of military officers by President Trump.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Pete Hegseth Fires Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy's Top Officer

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the firing of Admiral Lisa Franchetti, marking a significant leadership change in the Navy.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago
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Joint Chiefs Chairman CQ Brown on list to possibly be removed by Hegseth

Defense Secretary considering the removal of high-ranking military officials Gen. C.Q. Brown and Adm. Lisa Franchetti.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Pete Hegseth Fires Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy's Top Officer

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the firing of Admiral Lisa Franchetti, marking a significant leadership change in the Navy.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Joint Chiefs Chairman CQ Brown on list to possibly be removed by Hegseth

Defense Secretary considering the removal of high-ranking military officials Gen. C.Q. Brown and Adm. Lisa Franchetti.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Hegseth's Bruising 72-Hour Debut Overseas

Defense Secretary Hegseth faced criticism for his comments regarding Ukraine's borders and NATO membership during his first trip to Europe.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Republican Chair of Armed Services Blasts Pete Hegseth's Rookie Mistake' Giving Tucker Carlson'-Style Speech On Ukraine

Senator Wicker criticized Defense Secretary Hegseth's comments on Ukraine's borders, deeming them a major misstep in diplomatic negotiations.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

What is the role of women in India's military? DW 01/30/2025

Debate on women's roles in the military intensifies with Hegseth's controversial statements on combat positions and diversity policies.
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fromeuronews
6 months ago

Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as new US Defence Secretary

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense despite serious allegations against him, highlighting political divides and Trump's influence.
fromwww.twincities.com
6 months ago

It's not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?

The transition at the Pentagon during President-elect Trump's inauguration presents uncertainty, with top military leaders ready to assume roles amid a potential void of civilian appointees.
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