Hegseth attacks Europe on immigration at D-Day event, continuing trend for Trump officials

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

In France, Hegseth invokes immigration and

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

Female Navy officers say they fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions list

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

Hegseth tones down warnings about China: “We respect their ambitions,” but “position hasn’t changed on Taiwan”

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

US Army hits 2026 recruiting goals four months early, Pete Hegseth announces at West Point commencement

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

Hegseth unleashes on Massie in GOP primary showdown against Trump-backed Navy SEAL vet

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! HEBRON, KY – Ed Gallrein, the Republican congressional candidate backed by President Donald Trump who is challenging Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky for the GOP nomination, landed extra firepower on the eve of the state’s primary. Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and Kentucky farmer, was joined on … Read more

Pete Hegseth boosts Trump-backed challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Kentucky primary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday spoke at a campaign event boosting the President Donald Trump-backed challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., ahead of Kentucky’s primary elections on Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I’m proud here to stand with Ed Gallrein, because he led … Read more