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Today: December 05, 2025
Today: December 05, 2025

Pete Hegseth

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US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins

U.S. Southern Command says it has conducted another strike against a small boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, following a pause of almost three weeks

US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins
Arts

Pete Hegseth could be investigated for illegal orders by 5 different bodies – but none are likely to lead to charges

Allegations are swirling around a US military strike on an alleged drug boat that resulted in 2 civilian deaths. A military law scholar outlines how facts and accountability can be determined.

Pete Hegseth could be investigated for illegal orders by 5 different bodies – but none are likely to lead to charges
Business|Economy|US|World

New York Times sues Hegseth over Pentagon press crackdown

New York Times sues Hegseth over Pentagon press crackdown

New York Times sues Hegseth over Pentagon press crackdown
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information, which could have endangered American troops and mission objectives, when he used Signal in March of this year to share highly-sensitive attack plans targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to four sources familiar with the contents of a classified Inspector General report. CNN's Zachary Cohen reports.

Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say
US|World

Adm. Bradley, respected Navy SEAL leader under scrutiny for double-tap strike, set to brief lawmakers

Adm. Bradley, respected Navy SEAL leader under scrutiny for double-tap strike, set to brief lawmakers

Adm. Bradley, respected Navy SEAL leader under scrutiny for double-tap strike, set to brief lawmakers
Technology|World

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say

The Pentagon’s watchdog has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Sen. Kelly responds to unearthed Hegseth comments on 'unlawful orders': He's 'unqualified', 'sucking up to this president'

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) responds to CNN KFile exclusive reporting that unearthed past comments from Pete Hegseth saying the military won’t follow unlawful orders, the very same thing Hegseth is threatening to court martial Sen. Kelly over.

Sen. Kelly responds to unearthed Hegseth comments on 'unlawful orders': He's 'unqualified', 'sucking up to this president'
Crime|Political|World

GOP senator: Hegseth is either lying about second boat strike or incompetent

GOP senator: Hegseth is either lying about second boat strike or incompetent

GOP senator: Hegseth is either lying about second boat strike or incompetent
US|World

The Latest: Hegseth defends second boat strike, citing ‘fog of war’

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday defended the secondary strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, citing the “fog of war” as reason for his not seeing any survivors in the water when the strike was ordered and launched

The Latest: Hegseth defends second boat strike, citing ‘fog of war’
US|World

Outlets that reach millions denied access to rare Pentagon news briefings this week

It's not often Pentagon officials hold briefings for the press, but they are this week — although outlets that reach millions of news consumers have been denied access

Outlets that reach millions denied access to rare Pentagon news briefings this week
Crime|Political|World

Hegseth visits USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in Latin America region

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited sailors on the USS Gerald R.

Hegseth visits USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in Latin America region