Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine and Cooper update on Iran war as Trump touts talks between Israel, Lebanon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the U.S. military’s highest-ranking officer and U.S. Central Command’s Admiral Brad Cooper are holding a news conference on the war with Iran early Thursday.  Hegseth said that the U.S. will maintain the “successful blockade” of the Strait of Hormuz., adding that the U.S. military can “make the transition” from this blockade … Read more

House Dems launch impeachment push against Hegseth

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Democrats filed formal articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing the Trump Cabinet member of abusing his office and committing war crimes. Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz., introduced six articles of impeachment against Hegseth along with 12 other House Democrats. “Pete Hegseth broke his … Read more

House Democrats file articles of impeachment against Hegseth

Washington — House Democrats unveiled articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, making serious allegations about his handling of the war in Iran and his leadership more broadly. The resolution, led by Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Arizona, lists six impeachment articles: Unauthorized war against Iran and reckless endangerment of U.S. service members;  … Read more

Trump ‘chose mercy’ with Iran ceasefire, Hegseth says

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Trump ‘chose mercy’ with Iran ceasefire, Hegseth says 01:59 UP NEXT Shelly Kittleson, US Journalist Abducted in Iraq, Is Released 00:24 Israel Says Iran Ceasefire Agreement Does Not Apply to Lebanon 01:35 US and Iran Both Claim Victory … Read more

Hegseth declares ‘decisive military victory’ over Iran

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! War Secretary Pete Hegseth declared a “decisive military victory” in Iran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week truce. Hegseth made the comments during a press conference at the Pentagon, telling reporters that the War Department had succeeded in decimating Iran’s military capabilities. This … Read more

Pete Hegseth, Dan Caine holding press briefing after Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire with Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine are briefing reporters Wednesday at the Pentagon after President Trump said Tuesday night he’d agreed to an immediate, conditional two-week ceasefire with Iran. After the announcement, there were signs that shipping traffic was picking up in the vital Strait of Hormuz. “I agree to suspend … Read more

Democrat whose parents fled Iran moves to oust Hegseth

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Democratic congresswoman whose parents fled the regime of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini decades ago announced Monday she would file articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for alleged war crimes amid the current conflict. Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Arizona previously told the New York Times … Read more

Hegseth cuts Ivy League ties in military education shake-up, taps Hillsdale

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Hillsdale College told War Secretary Pete Hegseth it would be “honored” to help educate senior U.S. military officers — aligning itself with the administration’s push to cut ties with Ivy League schools over concerns about ideological influence. In a March 30 letter to Hegseth, … Read more