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Hegseth takes fire from Republicans at heated Senate hearing
Republican senators came out firing during Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s hearing Wednesday before the Senate ...
Seven takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s Senate showdown over Pentagon spending
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified as the Trump administration faces criticism over its decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles in response to protests over local immigration raids.
Hegseth wavers on Russia sanctions, insists US should not use ‘every tool’ to end Ukraine invasion
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth resisted senators’ efforts to secure his support for a bipartisan bill that would further ...
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Video: SECDEF Hegseth authorizes voluntary departure of military dependents in Middle East
Pete Hegseth authorized U.S. military dependents in the Middle East to voluntarily depart amid increased tension in the ...
Hegseth defends use of troops to protect immigration raids in Los Angeles
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending his decision to order National Guard troops to provide security during ...
Hegseth Delivers Banalities Instead of Budget Details in Senate Testimony
Lawmakers criticized the absence of specifics offered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a hearing that touched on the ...
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Watch: Hegseth, Joint Chiefs of Staff chair testify before Senate on Defense budget
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dan Caine will testify Tuesday morning before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the Defense Department’s fiscal 2026 ...
Hegseth’s long week on Capitol Hill
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McConnell Tells Hegseth America’s Reputation Is at Stake in Ukraine War
A testy exchange between a senator who strongly supports Ukraine aid and the defense secretary revealed a deepening split ...
Hegseth authorizes voluntary departure of military dependents from across Middle East amid rising tensions
Secretary Hegseth has authorized the voluntary departure of U.S. military dependents from CENTCOM locations amid rising ...
Pete Hegseth’s Capitol Hill marathon ends after three days: What you need to know
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defended his tenure and outlined his priorities for the department this week during three separate hearings on Capitol Hill.