Tag: pete_hegseth
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Hegseth and Guyana's President Ali Sign Landmark Defense Partnership Declaration
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met Guyana's President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali at the Pentagon, signing a joint declaration for an enhanced defense partnership aimed at boosting Caribbean security.
Politics and GovernmentConflictMilitaryFederal GovernmentLatin AmericaTrade Pete HegsethMohamed Irfaan AliGuyanaU.S. Department of WarPentagonAmericas Counter Cartel Coalitiondefense partnership
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Hegseth Directs New Air National Guard Special Tactics Squadron in Florida
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has signed a memo establishing a new Air National Guard Special Tactics Squadron in Florida, placing elite warfighters near USSOCOM and AFSOC headquarters.
Politics and GovernmentConflictMilitaryFederal Government Pete HegsethAir National GuardSpecial Tactics SquadronFloridaUSSOCOMAFSOCMacDill Air Force BaseU.S. Department of War
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports Drones Dominate AUSA Expo as Army Seeks New Vendors
Breaking Defense's weekly video show reports autonomy dominated the 2026 AUSA expo in Washington, with the Army's chief technology officer discussing plans to open acquisition programs to broader competition.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMilitaryRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceFederal Government Breaking DefenseAUSA expodronesautonomous systemsU.S. ArmyPete Hegsethdefense acquisition
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Hegseth Urges UK to Boost Defense Spending in Pentagon Meeting With Streeting
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting at the Pentagon, pressing for faster British defense spending and support for Trump's Ukraine peace objective.
Politics and GovernmentWorldUnited KingdomMilitaryGeneral PoliticsEuropeMiddle East Pete HegsethWes StreetingPentagonNATO 3.0UkraineStrait of HormuzDefence Investment PlanU.S. Department of War
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Hegseth Pushes Autonomy at AUSA as Army Faces Mineral, Budget and Modernization Pressures
Pentagon and Raytheon sign a multi-year SM-3 IB contract worth up to $6.3 billion, while a continuing resolution is called the biggest challenge for U.S. Army Pacific.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyMilitaryFederal GovernmentEconomyMiddle EastAsiaArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsTradeWorldEurope Breaking DefensePentagonPete HegsethTask Force Autonomous WarfareArmy Materiel CommandHADES spy planeRaytheon SM-3 IB missile contractBreaking Defense - PentagonAUSA 2026U.S. Army PacificJoint Task Force-GoldArmy Special OperationsBreaking DefenceautonomyGolden DomePoland air defensecontinuing resolutionBreaking Defense Daily
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Trump Drops Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter's Execution
The firing-squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan will proceed as scheduled on Dec. 3, with victims' immediate families allowed to attend in person but no stream, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had proposed broadcasting it.
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Media Monitor: Poynter Report Covers Pentagon Execution Livestream Plan, New Press Secretary and Trump's Dispute With The New York Times
Poynter reports on Hegseth's plan to livestream a federal execution, Republican pushback, Katie Zacharia's first day as White House press secretary and Trump's doctored-photo claim against The New York Times.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentUSAWhite HouseRepublican PartyCongressMilitaryLegalFilm and TV PoynterPete HegsethNidal HasanMike JohnsonKatie ZachariaDonald TrumpThe New York TimesPoynter.org
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Federal Agents Search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington-Area Home
Homeland Security Investigations executed the search, according to Omar's office, drawing a "deeply disturbing" response from House Democratic leadership.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSACongressWhite HouseDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyLegalHealthMediaFederal GovernmentMedical Science Ilhan OmarHomeland Security InvestigationsHakeem JeffriesEast Potomac Golf LinksAna ReyesMike JohnsonFort Hood shooter executionUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On PoliticsDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of Government EfficiencyWashington D.C.breast cancerPete HegsethThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Fox News' Jennifer Griffin Says Pentagon Press Restrictions Are 'A Big Deal'
Poynter reports Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin says the Pentagon's press restrictions are a big deal, and that the press is still doing its job.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentLaw EnforcementWhite HouseFederal GovernmentMedia BiasFilm and TVLegal Jennifer GriffinPentagonFox NewsPete HegsethJustice DepartmentKatie ZachariaSaturday Night LivePoynter.org
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Roundup Hits Trump, Hegseth, Alaska Drilling and New York AG Race
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board and columnists weigh in on Trump's oil dealings with Putin, a proposed livestreamed execution, Alaska drilling, a Nobel Prize and New York's attorney general debate.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentUSAGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLegalFilm and TV Wall Street JournalDonald TrumpVladimir PutinUkrainePete HegsethAlaska drillingLetitia JamesWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize as U.S. Imposes New ICC Sanctions
CAIR condemned the Trump administration's sanctions on the International Criminal Court as "lawless" while congratulating Pillay, and Israel emerged as a rare dissenting voice on the award.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalElectionUSAWorldMilitaryInternational LawSouth AfricaFranceGermanyIndiaBosnia and HerzegovinaYemenDjiboutiFinlandEuropeAfrica CAIRInternational Criminal CourtTrump administration sanctionsNavi PillayNobel Peace PrizeSomali AmericansICE shootingDonald TrumpBab el-Mandeb StraitNew Delhi protestsDW NewsInternational Court of JusticePete HegsethNidal Malik HasanJordan BardellaFrance 24
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Hegseth Announces Navy Nominations for Admiral, Vice Admiral Posts
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced three Navy flag officer nominations, including Vice Adm. John B. Skillman for admiral and vice chief of Naval Operations.
Politics and GovernmentUSAMilitaryFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Pete HegsethU.S. Department of WarJohn B. SkillmanBenjamin R. NicholsonBenjamin G. ReynoldsU.S. NavyMilitary Sealift Command
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Hegseth Announces Nominations for Space Command Chief, Judge Advocate General and Other General Officer Posts
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced presidential nominations including Space Force Lt. Gen. David N. Miller to lead U.S. Space Command and six other general officer appointments.
Politics and GovernmentMilitaryFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsUSA Pete HegsethU.S. Department of WarU.S. Space CommandDavid N. MillerGeneral officer nominationsU.S. Space ForceU.S. Army
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports Pentagon Drone Command Plan, Navy-Raytheon Deal and Iraq Withdrawal
Breaking Defense reports the Pentagon wants a new drone command, the Navy inked a $24.4B SM-6 deal with Raytheon, and U.S. troops have left Iraq.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyMilitaryFederal GovernmentCongressArtificial IntelligenceLegalMiddle EastUSA Breaking DefensePentagonPete Hegsethdrone commandRaytheon SM-6Iraq withdrawalcontinuing resolutionBreaking Defense - Pentagon
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Weighs In on Trump's AI Approach, Hormuz, Hegseth and Britain's Economy
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board backs President Trump's instincts on artificial intelligence and says the U.S. Navy is opening the Strait of Hormuz to all but Iran's oil exports.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessMediaEntertainmentWhite HouseRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyArtificial IntelligenceEconomyLegalFilm and TVMusicClimate ChangeEnergyMiddle EastEurope Wall Street JournalDonald TrumpStrait of HormuzPete HegsethSamuel AlitoSuncor v. Boulder CountyWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Media Monitor: Trump Attacks Fox News as Hegseth Blasts the Press
Poynter reports President Donald Trump criticized Fox News on Truth Social while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told troops the press is committing "treason."
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports Pilot Stabbing on Tel Aviv-Bound Flight, Hegseth Military Overhaul, FBI Data Breach
NPR reports a flydubai pilot stabbed a co-pilot mid-flight, Hegseth's push to cut senior officers, an FBI cyberattack claim, and Trump's Oklahoma trip.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessWorldIsraelUSASaudi ArabiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceMilitaryEnergyClimate ChangeElectionLaw Enforcement flydubaiTel AvivPete HegsethFBIShinyHuntersStrategic Petroleum ReserveOpenAINPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Foiled Plane Hijacking, Trump-Xi Summit Details and Hegseth's Military Overhaul
Newsweek reports an attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv was thwarted by passengers and crew, and details new Trump-Xi summit agreements and Pentagon changes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldMiddle EastAsiaMilitaryElectionArtificial IntelligenceLegal FlyDubai Flight FZ1073Tel AvivXie FengDonald TrumpXi JinpingPete Hegsethabortion ballot measuresNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Hegseth Unveils Drone Command, Musk Study Group; Army Taps Five Firms for PrSM Inc 4
Breaking Defense reports Hegseth's plans for a new four-star drone command and a study group led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich, plus Army missile prototype awards.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldConflictMilitaryMiddle EastAsiaFederal GovernmentTradeEconomy Pete Hegsethdrone commandElon MuskPrSM Inc 4Saronic Port AlphaSPACECOMIraq troop withdrawalBreaking Defense Daily
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Hegseth Unveils Six Major Initiatives at Quantico Speech
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced six strategic initiatives at Marine Corps Base Quantico, including a new Autonomous Warfare Command, a Corps of Cadets expansion and Project Meridian.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMilitaryFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsEducationEnergy Pete HegsethAutonomous Warfare CommandQuanticoProject MeridianFORTRESS AmericaCorps of CadetsDepartment of WarU.S. Department of War
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports on Surgeon Shortages, Pentagon Data Breach, Fetterman's GOP Fundraising
TIME reports more than a third of U.S. counties lack general surgeons, a Pentagon database breach exposed millions, and Sen. John Fetterman is courting Republican donors.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyEntertainmentUSACongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyArtificial IntelligenceFilm and TVElectionMilitary TIME magazinerural health caregeneral surgeonsPentagon data breachDefense Manpower Data CenterJohn FettermanPete HegsethGoogle AI ModeTom Cruise
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Hegseth Signs Directive Ending Tenured Civilian Faculty Posts at U.S. Military Service Academies
The Secretary of War has ordered Military Departments to immediately end tenured civilian faculty appointments at the U.S. Military Service Academies, citing academic stagnation and a need to refocus on warfighting.
Politics and GovernmentEducationMilitaryFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborUSA Pete HegsethU.S. Department of WarU.S. Military Service Academiestenurecivilian facultyMilitary Departmentswarfighting
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Hegseth Signs Directive to Defend 2026 Elections From Foreign Threats
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signs a memo directing U.S. Cyber Command and combat support agencies to counter foreign interference in the 2026 elections, backing President Trump's election integrity push.
Politics and GovernmentUSAScience & TechnologyElectionFederal GovernmentMilitaryComputers and InternetGeneral Politics Pete HegsethU.S. Department of WarU.S. Cyber Command2026 electionsNational Security AgencySean ParnellJoshua M. Rudd
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports Pentagon Seeks $30.3 Million for AI-Enhanced Lie Detector Program
MIT Technology Review reports the Pentagon wants $30.3 million over five years for "Polygraph+" lie detection using AI and standoff sensing, amid leak investigations and expert skepticism.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceMilitaryLegal PentagonpolygraphDepartment of DefenseDefense Counterintelligence and Security Agencylie detectionPete HegsethMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Hegseth Announces Navy Flag Officer Nominations, Including New Surgeon General
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced President Trump's nominations of Rear Adm. Kevin J. Brown as Navy surgeon general and Capt. Douglas Graber for promotion to rear admiral (lower half).
Politics and GovernmentMilitaryFederal GovernmentHealthMedical Science Pete HegsethU.S. Department of WarNavyKevin J. BrownDouglas GraberFlag Officer NominationsSurgeon General of the Navy
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Hegseth Announces 31 General Officer Nominations Across Army and Air Force
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced presidential nominations for 31 officers, including one Air Force major general and 30 Army and Air Force brigadier general appointments.
Politics and GovernmentUSAMilitaryFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Pete HegsethU.S. Department of WarGeneral officer nominationsUnited States ArmyUnited States Air ForceBrigadier generalMajor general
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Media Monitor: Fed Raises Rates as Hegseth Impeachment Vote Slips Past Midterms
Newsweek reports the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, while House Republicans delayed an impeachment vote against Pete Hegseth until after November's midterms.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsCongressEconomyFinancial MarketsArtificial IntelligenceMilitary Federal ReserveKevin Warshinterest ratesPete HegsethThomas MassieICECharlie KirkNewsweek
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Hegseth and Germany's Pistorius Sign Defense-Industrial Statement of Intent at Pentagon
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at the Pentagon, signing a Statement of Intent to deepen defense-industrial cooperation and pressing for faster delivery of lethal systems.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessMilitaryEuropeTradeFederal GovernmentDefense Industry Pete HegsethBoris PistoriusU.S. Department of WarGermanyNATO 3.0Defense Industrial CooperationPentagon
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Media Monitor: House Republicans Leave Early, Skirting Hegseth Impeachment Vote as Data Center Bill Advances
USA TODAY reports Speaker Mike Johnson canceled Thursday's House votes, sending lawmakers home until November and avoiding a pre-midterm vote on impeaching Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSACongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyArtificial IntelligenceElectionEnergy Mike JohnsonPete HegsethimpeachmentRatepayer Protection Actdata centersSupreme Courtmail ballotsUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports U.S. Deploys Orbital Weapon, Massie Files Impeachment Articles Against Hegseth
Newsweek reports the U.S. has deployed a weapon in Earth's orbit, drawing a Chinese response, while Rep. Thomas Massie introduced impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Politics and GovernmentUSAMilitaryCongressRepublican PartyLegalScience & TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceAstronomy and SpaceElection Troy Meinkspace arms raceThomas MassiePete HegsethimpeachmentDonald TrumpSupreme Courtmail-in votingKennedy CenterHoward LutnickEd SheeranMacklemoreGazaDario AmodeiNewsweek