After an explosive report by the Washington Post claimed that the Pentagon did not disclose the actual number of US troops killed in the Iran war, Secretary of War and the agency’s boss, Pete Hegsethhas responded. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on September 18. (REUTERS) On Friday, WaPo reported that contrary to … Read more
Pete Hegseth is facing a new impeachment push from within the Republican Party. Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie has accused the Defense Secretary of going beyond his legal powers, putting the Iran war at the center of the fight. Pete Hegseth impeachment vote update (REUTERS) Why Massie filed the impeachment Massie’s 34-page resolution says Hegseth broke … Read more
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll who clashed with his boss, Defense Secretary Pete Hegsethhas submitted his resignation, according to a person familiar with the matter, even as the military conflict with Iran continues. Dan Driscoll speaks at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, during the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit. (AP) Driscoll’s … Read more
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, the White House announced Monday, following reports of months of tension and disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. FILE – Army Secretary Dan Driscoll speaks at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., during the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, … Read more
Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of War, is reportedly planning to summon hundreds of US Army generals for an address at the Quantico. The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing two unnamed US officials, that the meeting is expected to take place later this year. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrives for an event … Read more
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied a report that claimed he privately discussed running for president in 2028 on Friday. Hegseth called the allegations “100% false” after NBC News cited anonymous sources familiar with the conversations. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during an event to honor Marines who were serving during the 2021 … Read more
Days before Gen. Randy George was removed as the Army’s top officer, he was reportedly urged by a fellow general to halt an investigation into an unauthorized helicopter flyby over musician Kid Rock’s Tennessee property. Pete Hegseth did not publicly give a reason for General Randy George’s dismissal. (REUTERS) According to a report published by … Read more
File photo: US army secretary Dan Driscoll (left) and US defence secretary Pete Hegseth (Picture credit: AP) US Army secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to step down from his position by the end of 2026, or possibly earlier, following months of tension with US defence secretary Pete Hegseth, according to people familiar with the discussions … Read more
Pete Hoekstra, US Ambassador to Canada More than 60,000 Canadians have signed a petition demanding for US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to be expelled, accusing him of interfering in Canadian politics and hurting relations between the two countries, BBC reportedThe petition asks the Canadian government to remove Hoekstra from his post in Ottawa and calls for … Read more