Washington — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday refuted the idea that the U.S. is facing a crisis with its munitions stockpile, despite testifying earlier this year that replenishing the stockpile could take “months and years.” “That is a manufactured story that the media wants to pedal and ultimately our stockpiles are great, and they’re … Read more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that the process of reopening the Strait of Hormuz will begin “immediately” when the truce between the U.S. and Iran is signed, and the U.S. “is already doing things I can’t talk about on this program to ensure that safe passage occurs as soon … Read more
The following is the transcript of the interview with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on June 14, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN:This morning, the Israeli Defense Force conducted strikes in Lebanon on Beirut’s southern suburbs to target the Iranian-backed Hezbollah leadership. The IDF called it retaliation for strikes on … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nancy Lacore, a retired Navy vice admiral who was fired by Pete Hegseth, and Mac Deford, a local attorney, advanced to a runoff election on Tuesday evening amid a crowded Democratic primary to fill a congressional vacancy left behind by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. Because no candidate … Read more
LONDON — For the second time in a week, a top Trump administration official has publicly criticized Europe over migration levels, the latest in a series of attacks aimed at political leaders on the continent. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used … Read more
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day anniversary speech on Saturday to appear to link immigration by sea to the wartime liberation of Europe, warning that the freedom won by Allied troops could prove temporary if leaders failed to defend it. Hegseth, speaking at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer in northwestern France during … Read more
WASHINGTON — After Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cut nine Navy officers, including all the women, from a promotion list, several female officers say they see the unusual intervention as a sign that their careers now have a ceiling and worry for the future generation of female military leaders. The Navy had selected 31 sailors to … Read more
The defense secretary is trying to promote at least one member of his inner circle who was previously passed over for promotion several times. Source link
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toned down previous rhetoric calling China a threat in a visit to Singapore on Saturday, but told allies the region “has profound implications for U.S. security and prosperity.” As the U.S. has done for decades, Hegseth tried to straddle the line between not angering Chinese leaders and still not ostracizing Taiwan. … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States Army reached its recruiting goals for 2026 four months early, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed during a Saturday commencement speech at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. “Recruitments are up across the joint force, and I’m pleased to announce … Read more