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Pete Hegseth

PoliticsHegseth to cut US general and admiral positions by 20%

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to reduce by 20 percent the positions reserved for generals and admirals across the Army, Navy and Air Force, a Pentagon official told Al Jazeera. He is expected to announce the move at a “State of the Force” address in Virginia, with completion set for January 1, 2027. Senator Jack Reed warned the cuts should alarm Americans and called for congressional consultation.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 05:05

Hegseth to cut US general and admiral positions by 20%

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PoliticsHegseth targets military’s top brass for deeper cuts: Officials

Officials say Hegseth is targeting the military’s senior leadership for deeper cuts. It remains unclear how the reductions would be carried out or whether such a dramatic move during the Iran war would disrupt day-to-day military operations.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:27

Hegseth targets military’s top brass for deeper cuts: Officials

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsHegseth says military academies will not grant tenure to civilian faculty

The Defense Department has decided to stop appointing civilians to tenured faculty positions at U.S. military academies, Defense Secretary Hegseth says.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:14

Hegseth says military academies will not grant tenure to civilian faculty

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PoliticsHegseth to cut Pentagon posts reserved for generals and admirals by 20%

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to reduce by 20% the number of senior Pentagon positions reserved for generals and admirals, a Pentagon official said.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:00

Hegseth to cut Pentagon posts reserved for generals and admirals by 20%

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PoliticsPentagon: Hegseth memo assigns military role in guarding US midterms

The Pentagon said Pete Hegseth’s signed directive assigns the military responsibility for protecting the US midterm elections against interference from abroad.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 06:00

Pentagon: Hegseth memo assigns military role in guarding US midterms

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsPete Hegseth discloses at least $3.1 million in cash, investments and Bitcoin

An asset disclosure by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth puts his cash, investments and Bitcoin at no less than $3.1 million. He also faces a congressional push for impeachment over the way he has handled the Iran war.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 18:05

Pete Hegseth discloses at least $3.1 million in cash, investments and Bitcoin

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PoliticsHegseth launches ‘Send Me Tour’ amid backlash over Iran war

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has begun his “Send Me Tour” in Texas, invoking the biblical call, “Whom shall I send?” and “Here am I. Send me.” The military outreach comes as public frustration with the Iran war grows and Hegseth’s net favourability drops to a record low of -24 points.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 20:13

Hegseth launches ‘Send Me Tour’ amid backlash over Iran war

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Politics'Basically everyone' hates Hegseth, Trump's nightmare and more: Enten roundup

CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines the numbers behind Secretary Hegseth’s declining net approval, voter views of President Trump’s handling of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Trump’s record-low inflation approval, concern over gas prices and his falling favorability among Latino voters.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 12:00

'Basically everyone' hates Hegseth, Trump's nightmare and more: Enten roundup

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsHouse sent home early, staving off Hegseth impeachment vote

Speaker Mike Johnson said House members would leave Washington early Wednesday for a seven-week campaign recess ahead of the midterm elections, postponing a potential impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Republicans will take final votes Wednesday evening, including on a Russia sanctions bill, instead of staying through Thursday.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:24

House sent home early, staving off Hegseth impeachment vote

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsU.S. House adjourns until midterms after Republican files Hegseth impeachment resolution

Speaker Mike Johnson ended the U.S. House’s session early on Wednesday, sending lawmakers home to campaign for the midterm elections. The move followed a Republican’s resolution to impeach Hegseth, while Johnson claimed the Congress had been the most productive in decades.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:43

U.S. House adjourns until midterms after Republican files Hegseth impeachment resolution

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsHouse to leave early, halting Hegseth impeachment vote until after midterms

House lawmakers will leave Washington early for the final time before the November midterm elections after Republican leaders canceled a scheduled voting session. The move delays a planned vote on whether to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth until after the elections.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 21:14

House to leave early, halting Hegseth impeachment vote until after midterms

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsGOP leaders send House home early, staving off Hegseth impeachment vote over Iran war

Republican leaders are sending the US House home early, staving off an impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 16:18

GOP leaders send House home early, staving off Hegseth impeachment vote over Iran war

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsHouse to leave early, postponing Hegseth impeachment vote until after November elections

House lawmakers will leave early ahead of the November midterm elections after Republican leaders cancelled votes scheduled for Thursday. The move pushes a vote on Pete Hegseth’s impeachment until after the elections.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 15:58

House to leave early, postponing Hegseth impeachment vote until after November elections

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsRepublican forces Congress to hold impeachment vote for Pete Hegseth

US Representative Thomas Massie is forcing fellow Republicans to vote on whether to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the US war on Iran. A recent poll found that fewer than one-third of Americans support the war.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 05:21

Republican forces Congress to hold impeachment vote for Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsRep. Thomas Massie forces vote on Pete Hegseth impeachment

Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie took the House floor Tuesday to launch a long-shot effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for “high crimes and misdemeanors.”

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 01:34

Rep. Thomas Massie forces vote on Pete Hegseth impeachment

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WorldIran war sparks global fuel riots; GOP rep pushes to impeach Hegseth

The war in Iran is driving up energy costs, prompting protests around the world over soaring fuel prices and rolling blackouts. Meanwhile, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie is pushing to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, deepening his rift with Trump and Republican leaders.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 01:00

Iran war sparks global fuel riots; GOP rep pushes to impeach Hegseth

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsRepublican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

Republican Representative Thomas Massie read articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in the House, accusing him of waging war without congressional approval, carrying out extrajudicial killings and disregarding civilian casualties. A vote may come within days but is unlikely to succeed in the Republican-majority chamber.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 22:38

Republican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsDisarray at Pentagon under Hegseth hindering key missions — media

The New York Times reports that turmoil under U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has distracted senior commanders from key priorities. His tenure has included an unprecedented purge of senior officers, restrictions on academic work and widespread polygraph testing. The war with Iran has further damaged sailors’ morale and depleted interceptor missiles, while about 80 generals and admirals were dismissed or denied promotion and senior posts remained vacant.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 23:14

Disarray at Pentagon under Hegseth hindering key missions — media

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsHegseth, political appointees pushed downed F-15 airmen to join ‘60 Minutes’ interview, sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and political appointees urged the two F-15 airmen whose plane was shot down over Iran in April to take part in a “60 Minutes” interview, according to multiple sources.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-12 19:03

Hegseth, political appointees pushed downed F-15 airmen to join ‘60 Minutes’ interview, sources say

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WorldTrump and Hegseth invoke 9/11 memorial to defend war on Iran

At a Pentagon ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Donald Trump and defense secretary Pete Hegseth linked the attacks to the unpopular US-Israel war on Iran. Trump said the US was fighting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while Hegseth delivered a bellicose defense of the conflict.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-11 17:01

Trump and Hegseth invoke 9/11 memorial to defend war on Iran

Pete Hegseth

WorldREPLAY: Hegseth warns of ‘Islamist threat’ at 9/11 25th anniversary commemoration

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke Friday at a Pentagon ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. He linked the ongoing conflict in Iran to the 2001 attacks, accusing an “Islamic theocracy” of wishing America dead for decades, celebrating 9/11 and sponsoring attacks that killed thousands of Americans and US comrades.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-11 14:46

REPLAY: Hegseth warns of ‘Islamist threat’ at 9/11 25th anniversary commemoration

Pete Hegseth

WorldREPLAY: Hegseth warns of 'Islamist threat' at 9/11 25th anniversary commemorations

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke Friday at a Pentagon ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. He shifted to the ongoing conflict in Iran and sought to link it to the 2001 attacks, saying Iran’s “Islamic theocracy” has wished the US dead for decades, cheered 9/11 and sponsored attacks against Americans.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 14:46

REPLAY: Hegseth warns of 'Islamist threat' at 9/11 25th anniversary commemorations

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WorldHegseth touts ‘historic’ devastation to Iran’s military capabilities

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Norah O’Donnell last month that the United States has “all the control in the world” over the outcome of the Iran war and touted “historic” devastation to Iran’s military capabilities. The interview also features a U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran in April who survived two days in the mountains before being rescued.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 13:16

Hegseth touts ‘historic’ devastation to Iran’s military capabilities

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsHegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?

The US military is under pressure on two fronts: President Donald Trump is trying to prise the Strait of Hormuz from Iran while Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pursues a Pentagon shake-up at home. The changes have prompted bitter disputes and senior departures, including Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, raising concerns about military readiness, leadership stability and America’s alliances.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 23:11

Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?

Pete Hegseth

Politics‘Incompetent’: Democrat rips Hegseth and calls for impeachment

Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., attacks Pete Hegseth as “incompetent” and calls for his impeachment. He also discusses the influence of Democratic socialists within the Democratic Party, criticizes streamer Hasan Piker’s rhetoric and describes his party’s messaging ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-07 21:30

‘Incompetent’: Democrat rips Hegseth and calls for impeachment

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsEXCLUSIVE: White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say

The White House has reviewed potential candidates to replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, according to three people familiar with the discussions. The review signals that further leadership changes may be coming at a Pentagon already experiencing unusually high staff turnover.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 02:30

EXCLUSIVE: White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsPete Hegseth’s Pentagon: The controversies defining his tenure

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing mounting scrutiny, including from Republican Senator Thom Tillis, who urged President Donald Trump to replace him and accused him of creating a leadership void at the top of the military. Concern over Pentagon stability has grown after senior officials were fired, retired or resigned. Hegseth has also faced controversy over Signal chats, sweeping personnel changes and the removal of names from promotion lists.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:26

Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon: The controversies defining his tenure

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsPete Hegseth Faces Growing Criticism as War With Iran Continues

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is drawing mounting criticism from some Republicans, including a key senator urging President Donald Trump to replace him. Reports that Hegseth plans to extend troop deployments in the Middle East suggest the conflict with Iran may continue into next year. Iran is also targeting U.S. sites across the region in response to American bombings earlier this week.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 11:30

Pete Hegseth Faces Growing Criticism as War With Iran Continues

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsWATCH: Republican senator calls Hegseth 'inept'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing bipartisan backlash over his handling of the war in Iran and recent leadership changes at the Pentagon, with more Republicans joining Democrats in criticizing him.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 09:54

WATCH: Republican senator calls Hegseth 'inept'

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsRepublican senator calls Hegseth 'inept'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing bipartisan backlash over his handling of the war in Iran and recent leadership changes at the Pentagon, with more Republicans joining Democrats in criticizing him.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 09:50

Republican senator calls Hegseth 'inept'

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsGOP Senator Calls Hegseth “Inept” as Trump Defends Him

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “inept” and urged President Donald Trump to replace him. Trump defended Hegseth as reports said Middle East troop deployments would extend into next year, suggesting the war with Iran may continue for some time.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 09:43

GOP Senator Calls Hegseth “Inept” as Trump Defends Him

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PoliticsRepublican senator calls on Trump to fire Defence Secretary Hegseth

US Senator Thom Tillis urges President Donald Trump to dismiss Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of “inept management” and creating a leadership void while the war with Iran strains the military. Tillis says Hegseth is prioritising culture-war issues over modernising the armed forces and retaining experienced leaders.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 21:37

Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Defence Secretary Hegseth

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsThe long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges

US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has resigned after reportedly trying to warn President Donald Trump that changes in military leadership were affecting war readiness. His departure is the latest in a series of firings and forced resignations under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Experts say the scale of the turnover may be hollowing out senior ranks and weakening merit-based promotion.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 20:48

The long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsCanadian officials condemn Hegseth cadet post as ‘below the dignity of the office’

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing condemnation in Canada over a social media post that appears to mock members of the country’s youth cadet programme. Defence Minister David McGuinty called it “below the dignity of the office”, while Prime Minister Mark Carney said trade talks would resume only when the US stops the memes and taunts and engages seriously.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 19:20

Canadian officials condemn Hegseth cadet post as ‘below the dignity of the office’

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Politics'People are so frightened': Military experts unpack Hegseth's purges

After Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation, sources told CNN they believe Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is harming the Army’s effort to modernize and adapt to the 21st-century battlefield. They say his focus on culture wars, his preferred image of the “American warfighter” and removal of leaders who disagree with him are damaging that work.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 18:35

'People are so frightened': Military experts unpack Hegseth's purges

Pete Hegseth

PoliticsPete Hegseth criticized for body-shaming Canadian cadet program members

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth is facing condemnation after posting a photo of members of a Canadian youth cadet program with the caption “this is real”, apparently mocking Canada’s armed forces during a trade dispute. Critics said the subjects were not front-line troops and that one was a teenager. Canadian officials and veterans called the post unacceptable, while the Pentagon defended it.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 14:44

Pete Hegseth criticized for body-shaming Canadian cadet program members

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PoliticsU.S. Army secretary resigns amid reported tensions with Hegseth

Dan Driscoll is resigning as U.S. Army secretary amid reported tensions with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. His departure is the latest high-profile exit under Hegseth and highlights an internal power struggle at the Pentagon.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 02:45

U.S. Army secretary resigns amid reported tensions with Hegseth

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PoliticsSources: Army secretary frequently warned White House about Hegseth

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned early last week during one of the Army’s busiest periods since the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Sources say he had repeatedly warned the White House about Hegseth.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 00:13

Sources: Army secretary frequently warned White House about Hegseth

Pete Hegseth

Politics‘What an embarrassment’: Eby derides Hegseth’s controversial post about B.C. cadets

B.C. Premier David Eby called a controversial social media post by U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth an “embarrassment,” saying it attacked cadets who volunteered to serve selflessly in a military that has been a U.S. ally for generations. Hegseth reposted an image from the Vernon, B.C., cadet training centre showing two young women in uniform beside a Canadian flag with the caption “this is real.”

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 18:45

‘What an embarrassment’: Eby derides Hegseth’s controversial post about B.C. cadets

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PoliticsU.S. Pentagon defends Pete Hegseth’s post about Canada’s cadet program

The U.S. Pentagon is standing by a controversial social media post from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth concerning a Canadian cadet program.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 15:46

U.S. Pentagon defends Pete Hegseth’s post about Canada’s cadet program

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PoliticsArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns as Hegseth clashes hit breaking point

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned Monday after months of disputes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with the clashes reaching a breaking point.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 13:08

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns as Hegseth clashes hit breaking point

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PoliticsArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid feud with Hegseth

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. One source said the move was unsurprising given tensions between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. An Army official said Driscoll discussed the Army’s current state with Trump before resigning.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:30

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid feud with Hegseth

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PoliticsTrump brushes off Hegseth 2028 speculation: ‘Very early to talk about that’

President Donald Trump dismissed reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may be considering a 2028 presidential bid, saying it is too early to discuss and that Hegseth is focused on running the military. Hegseth has called the reports “100% false.”

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 23:25

Trump brushes off Hegseth 2028 speculation: ‘Very early to talk about that’

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PoliticsArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Hegseth: Sources

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump as tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth grow, sources told ABC News.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 22:33

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Hegseth: Sources

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PoliticsArmy Secretary Driscoll to Leave Post After Clashes With Hegseth

Dan Driscoll, the US Army secretary who has clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, will leave his post, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the military conflict with Iran continues.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 22:30

Army Secretary Driscoll to Leave Post After Clashes With Hegseth

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WorldWATCH: Warnings to Hegseth about Iran war are ‘significant,’ analyst says

ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy discusses the latest headlines about the war in Iran, calling warnings to Hegseth “significant.”

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:43

WATCH: Warnings to Hegseth about Iran war are ‘significant,’ analyst says

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WorldUS military leaders warn Hegseth over ‘unsustainable’ Iran war duration: report

US military leaders have warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the duration of the Iran war could become “unsustainable,” according to a report.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-30 17:24

US military leaders warn Hegseth over ‘unsustainable’ Iran war duration: report

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PoliticsPentagon chief Hegseth considers 2028 presidential bid, NBC reports

NBC News, citing sources, reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has discussed a 2028 presidential run with people close to him and that he and his wife Jennifer have weighed the idea for months. Pentagon public affairs assistant Sean Parnell denied it, saying Hegseth is not running and is focused on leading the War Department.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 23:35

Pentagon chief Hegseth considers 2028 presidential bid, NBC reports

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PoliticsHegseth considering presidential run, sources tell NBC News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering a 2028 presidential campaign, according to sources. Two people familiar with the situation said Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer, have discussed the possibility for months and believe he shares some qualities that have helped make Donald Trump popular with the MAGA movement.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 22:44

Hegseth considering presidential run, sources tell NBC News

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PoliticsHegseth is considering a 2028 presidential run, sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is weighing a 2028 presidential bid, according to sources who spoke to NBC News. Two people familiar with the matter said Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer, have discussed the possibility for months, believing he shares some qualities that have made Donald Trump popular with the MAGA movement.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 22:34

Hegseth is considering a 2028 presidential run, sources say

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PoliticsEXCLUSIVE: Pentagon NATO review to prepare troop options for Hegseth by Nov. 6

A Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe will develop at least four options for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by Nov. 6, according to a document seen by Reuters. That date is well ahead of the review’s December completion deadline.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-27 05:10

EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon NATO review to prepare troop options for Hegseth by Nov. 6

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PoliticsHegseth honors fallen Abbey Gate service members

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth upgraded the valor awards for U.S. service members who served at Abbey Gate, honoring those who died.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 05:00

Hegseth honors fallen Abbey Gate service members

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WorldHegseth refuses to rule out strikes on Iran: 'We'll do what we need to do'

Fox News reports that the United States has launched a major operation aimed at strangling Iran’s regime economically. Defense Secretary Hegseth refuses to rule out strikes against Iran, saying the U.S. will do what it needs to do.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 14:00

Hegseth refuses to rule out strikes on Iran: 'We'll do what we need to do'

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WorldHegseth says U.S. military strikes against Iran remain on the table

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says U.S. military action against Iran has not been ruled out. Fox News reports from Tel Aviv and discusses the effects and implications of new U.S. sanctions on Iran.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 11:45

Hegseth says U.S. military strikes against Iran remain on the table

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WorldHegseth says US is not ruling out military force against Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States could still consider military strikes against Iran if tensions worsen, while stressing the effect of economic pressure.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 22:14

Hegseth says US is not ruling out military force against Iran

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PoliticsJon Ossoff accuses Trump and Hegseth of ‘lying’ about Iran war

Democratic senator Jon Ossoff attacked Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying they had “lied the nation into a war” over Iran. Speaking at a rally in midtown Atlanta, Ossoff, who is seeking re-election in Georgia in November, called Trump’s handling of the war “uniquely despicable.”

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GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 16:59

Jon Ossoff accuses Trump and Hegseth of ‘lying’ about Iran war

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WorldHegseth rejects Navy ship crisis claims as settlers cut off West Bank water

The USS Abraham Lincoln crew is being relieved after 260 days at sea amid reports of dire conditions aboard. Andrew and Tristan Tate are contesting extradition to the UK on rape charges while alleging harsh conditions in their Miami federal jail. South Korea observes its final summer dog-meat season before a national ban, while the Trump-appointed Kennedy Center board votes to add the president’s name to the building.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-14 10:02

Hegseth rejects Navy ship crisis claims as settlers cut off West Bank water

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PoliticsLawmaker slams USS Abraham Lincoln conditions, Hegseth refutes

A California lawmaker expressed alarm about poor living conditions and suicide attempts aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since November 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the reports as “completely misrepresented.”

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 06:05

Lawmaker slams USS Abraham Lincoln conditions, Hegseth refutes

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WorldHegseth faces questions after reports of sailors going overboard

Three US officials told CNN that a sailor went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln earlier this month during its extended deployment for the Iran war. The sailor was rescued within an hour and medically evaluated. One official said the sailor wore a life vest, was uninjured and that the Navy viewed the incident as a mental health episode, amid reports of worsening crew mental health.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 23:36

Hegseth faces questions after reports of sailors going overboard

Pete Hegseth

WorldHegseth attends Panama Canal exercise flyover and military demonstration

The U.S. Department of War posted video on X on the 13th showing an aerial flyover and military demonstration for the PANAMAX exercise. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth attended, after taking part in jungle warfare training the previous day. His Panama trip also includes a speech at the Americas Alliance Against Criminal Groups forum.

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Hegseth attends Panama Canal exercise flyover and military demonstration