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‘To keep troops in their absolute best shape’: US to start annual testosterone screening for military members, says Pete Hegseth

July 16, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth New Delhi: U.S. Secretary of Defense Peter Heggs A new annual testosterone screening program for service members aged 30 and older was announced on Wednesday, saying it was designed to ensure troops can perform at their “absolute best”.“The screening will be part of the Army’s mandatory annual physical exam … Read more

What is Pete Hegseth’s military training policy? Sailor’s beard casts shadow over US Defense Secretary’s Navy visit

July 10, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Amid ongoing war between U.S. and Iran, defense secretary Peter Heggs Board a Navy ship for a standard visit to the sailors. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit to a Navy ship during the US-Iran conflict exposed concerns about the implementation of his beard policy. (Reuters) However, the visit was overshadowed by the presence of facial … Read more

Trump’s top Army general suddenly retires? Report links exit to Hegseth’s Pentagon shakeup

June 25, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Gen. Chris Donahue, Commander U.S. Army The company’s operations in Europe and Africa are expected to be decommissioned, ABC News said, citing a U.S. official familiar with the matter. His retirement could be announced publicly as early as Wednesday. Donahue, 56, is considered one of the Army’s most experienced combat commanders. (ten) The move reportedly … Read more

Pentagon tells US lawmakers $80 billion needed for Iran war, other bills: report

June 19, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

The U.S. Department of Defense needs $80 billion to pay for it iran is Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers on a call this week that the bills include other bills that have nothing to do with the war, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Follow the latest … Read more

Pete Hegseth faces humiliation after failing to bench press in front of soldiers, ‘so embarrassing’

June 13, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Peter Heggs He experienced humiliation and feelings of inadequacy after video footage posted on X showed him struggling to bench press in front of American soldiers. The video shows a sweaty Hegseth apparently facing the challenge of lifting weights while a soldier supports him from behind. During a visit to Guantanamo Bay, Pete Hegseth warned … Read more

Heges tells Nato and Europe to increase defense spending or else

May 31, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Singapore: U.S. Secretary of Defense Peter Heggs The United States on Saturday renewed its lashing out at Washington’s NATO and European partners, saying those countries that did not sufficiently increase defense spending “will face a significant shift in the way we do business.”NATO members pledged last year to increase defense-related spending to 5% of GDP, … Read more

The United States says it is “fully capable” of resuming war with Iran as talks remain unresolved

May 31, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Defense Secretary Peter Heggs (file photo) The U.S. president warned on Saturday that the United States remains ready to resume military action against Iran if necessary Donald Trump It reiterated that any deal with Tehran must meet key U.S. conditions, including a permanent end to Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions.Agence France-Presse quoted US officials as saying … Read more

WATCH: Pete Hegseth runs and does push-ups with troops aboard USS Boxer ahead of Shangri-La summit

May 29, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

United States Secretary of War Peter Heggs Seen training and doing push-ups with U.S. military personnel aboard the USS Boxer Singapore ahead of this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue Security Summit. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegers (centre) leaves after a bilateral meeting with Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue … Read more

As Congress pressures Pentagon over Iran war costs, Hegseth pushes for Trump’s $1.5 trillion 2027 defense budget

May 13, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

U.S. Secretary of Defense Peter Heggs The U.S. defense secretary defended President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion military budget before lawmakers in the House and Senate on Tuesday as Congress pressures the Pentagon over the rising costs of the war with Iran, weapons stockpiles and the administration’s long-term strategy in the conflict.The hearing comes as … Read more

Pete Hegseth’s wife’s WHCD dress sparks political debate; Laura Loomer reacts

April 29, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

The $60 dress worn by Jennifer Rauchet, the third wife of the U.S. Secretary of Defense, sparks controversy Peter Heggs,exist White House According to news.com.au, Australia’s major news website, tragedy occurred at the Journalists Association dinner last Saturday. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegers (L) and his wife Jennifer Lauchette attend the White House Correspondents’ … Read more