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Hegseth faces latest battle defending his defense secretary post at the Pentagon
Controversy has plagued Hegseth since Trump first nominated him to serve as the Secretary of Defense — from sexual assault ...
Secretary of defense has massive responsibilities for troops, weapons, advising the president and working with Congress
After weeks of controversy amid accusations of sharing sensitive information about military operations in unsecured chats ...
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Defense secretary dismisses DoD’s advisory boards
Joe Kasper, Hegseth's former chief of staff, launched a review of all advisory committees in March requiring them to justify their existence.
US Defense Secretary Hegseth's chief of staff to leave role in coming days, Politico reports
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's chief of staff, Joe Kasper, will leave his role in the coming days for a new position ...
Hegseth signs 'No More Walking on Eggshells' policy, demands review of equal opportunity complaint process
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo directing defense leaders to reassess complaint processes that he claims have been used in "bad faith." ...
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta accepts Foley award in Spokane, warns of threats to democracy
In Spokane to accept an award for distinguished public service, former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta called on the next ...
Suspect arrested in theft of US homeland security chief Kristi Noem's purse
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse at a ...
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Defense secretary orders review of medical standards for military enlistment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum, April 24, 2025, directing a comprehensive review of medical conditions ...