Navy June 27 Hegseth announces Navy oil tanker named after gay rights leader renamed after Medal of Honor recipient Navy tanker named after Harvey Milk, California's first openly gay politician, will be renamed for Oscar V. Peterson, who sacrificed his life saving others in World War II.
Defense Spending & Budget News June 27 Pentagon unveils $961B budget request: Fund for Golden Dome, missiles and drones, fewer F-35 jets Trump administration unveils $961 billion Pentagon budget with $848.3 billion in discretionary funding, featuring cuts to F-35 purchases and increased investment in drones.
Pentagon June 26 Hegseth tears into reporters, alleging they 'cheer against Trump' and Iran strikes Defense Secretary Hegseth accused the Pentagon press corps of deliberately undermining Operation Midnight Hammer's success against Iran's nuclear program due to anti-Trump bias.
White House June 26 Iran, Israel and US agree that Islamic Republic nuclear sites were 'badly damaged' despite leaked intel report President Trump’s historic precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites over the weekend hit their targets and “destroyed" and “badly damaged" the facilities’ critical infrastructure — an assessment agreed upon by Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Israel, and the United States.
VIDEO June 25 Trump, Hegseth slam ‘fake news’ reports questioning success of Iran strikes President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discuss coverage of the U.S. strikes on Iran during a NATO summit press conference.
Russia June 22 Russian leader claims multiple countries prepped to provide Iran nuclear weapons following US strikes Former Russian president asserts Iran's nuclear program will continue despite U.S. strikes on key facilities.
U.S. Defense & Military Politics June 21 Trump attacks Iran nuclear sites: Are our troops in danger from retaliatory strikes? Iran warns of consequences for U.S. intervention in its conflict as Trump weighs striking nuclear sites, putting American troops at Middle Eastern bases at increased risk.
VIDEO June 18 Hegseth won't disclose if he's advised Trump on Mideast strike options Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is questioned about potential U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict at a Senate Armed Services hearing.
Crime June 18 Trump admin deploys 2K more troops to blue city for anti-ICE riots Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered 2,000 more National Guard troops into the field to protect ICE agents and federal property while Los Angeles faces civil unrest.
VIDEO June 14 Army chief musician sings National Anthem at 250th anniversary parade Chief musician Staff Sgt. Caroline Nielson sings the National Anthem to kick off the Army's 250th anniversary parade.
VIDEO June 14 Trump is leading the way to ensure US interests are safe in Middle East: Pete Hegseth Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discusses whether President Donald Trump is communicating with Iran's leadership on 'Fox & Friend Weekend.'