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How the White House account of September boat strike has evolved -- Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has distanced himself from a follow-up attack on a suspected drug vessel.

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has distanced himself from a follow-up attack on a suspected drug vessel.

BBC News - US News - 12 minutes ago

Hegseth under pressure after Pentagon watchdog finds he put troops at risk

The US defence secretary, however, has the ability to declassify material and the report did not find he did so improperly, according to one source.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 46 minutes ago

Delusional Pentagon Pete Parties Despite Damning Report

Hegseth presided over a Christmas tree lighting ceremony hours after an inspector general report saying he endangered U.S. troops came to light.

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 48 minutes ago

House Democrat to introduce articles of impeachment against Hegseth

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes, sources say

WASHINGTON: A Pentagon investigation has faulted US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for using Signal on his personal device to transmit sensitive information about planned strikes in Yemen, saying it could have endangered US troops if intercepted, two people familiar with the document said on Wednesday (Dec 3).

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Inspector general report raises concerns about Hegseth's use of Signal chat

The report, slated to be released on Thursday, is said to recommend further training in the handling of sensitive info.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say -- The rationale for the second strike was that it was needed to sink the vessel, according to the people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

The rationale for the second strike was that it was needed to sink the vessel, according to the people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Boston Globe - Politics - 1 hour ago

Review finds Hegseth put US troops at risk with Signal use

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked endangering troops by using the Signal messaging app to discuss a strike on Houthis in Yemen, sources say a Pentagon watchdog report finds.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 hour ago

Former Pentagon official on Signal leak report -- Sources say the Pentagon watchdog found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could have endangered American service members when he shared military information in a Signal group chat in March. Alex Plitsas, a former Pentagon official, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

Sources say the Pentagon watchdog found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could have endangered American service members when he shared military information in a Signal group chat in March. Alex Plitsas, a former Pentagon official, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Pentagon defends Secretary Pete Hegseth over 'endangered mission'

Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich reports on the backlash that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is facing from potential risk to security on ‘Special Report.’

Fox News - Politics - 1 hour ago

Report finds Hegseth put troops at risk: Sources -- The Pentagon's internal watchdog determined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth jeopardized sensitive military information and could have endangered American service members when he shared certain details about U.S. military operations in Yemen in a private Signal group chat earlier this year, sources told CBS News. Charlie D'Agata has more.

The Pentagon's internal watchdog determined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth jeopardized sensitive military information and could have endangered American service members when he shared certain details about U.S. military operations in Yemen in a private Signal group chat earlier this year, sources told CBS News. Charlie D'Agata has more.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

JOAN VENNOCHI - This isn't the fog of war. It's the fog of panic. Pete Hegseth once demanded consequences for war crimes — now he's running from his own words.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Hegseth 'risked' troops' safety by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal: Report -- 2 min read

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth may have compromised operations and troop safety by sending classified military strike details via Signal, as an unclassified IG report is set for release Thursday, according to a report

First Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Top Admiral Was Pushed Out By Hegseth: WSJ

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Signalgate review shows Hegseth's actions could have endangered service members

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Report: Pentagon Watchdog Rakes Hegseth Over The Coals

The initial findings ramp up the pressure on the former Fox News Channel host after lawmakers had called for the independent inquiry into his use of the commercially available app.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Hegseth could have endangered troop safety with Signal chat - Pentagon watchdog -- In sharing details about an attack in a group chat on the unsecured app, the defence secretary put troops at risk, inspector general finds. -- US & Canada

In sharing details about an attack in a group chat on the unsecured app, the defence secretary put troops at risk, inspector general finds.

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Hegseth invoked 'fog of war' in boat strike. What does that mean?

The phrase has been used in war planning for centuries. Here’s what it means, and why the defense secretary's remarks matter.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Heat on Hegseth for boat strikes: Letters to the Editor — Dec. 4, 2025

NY Post readers discuss outcry over Defense Secretary Pete’s Hegseth’s strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat.

New York Post - Opinion - 2 hours ago

Hegseth risked US troops by sharing strike details on Signal, Pentagon watchdog finds

Times of India - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Live - Pentagon reportedly knew strike on alleged drug boat left survivors - live

Guardian UK - US News - 2 hours ago

War Secretary Hosts Pentagon Christmas Tree Lighting

War Secretary Pete Hegseth hosts the Pentagon’s inaugural Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 4:45 p.m. ET on Dec. 3.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Pentagon reportedly knew strike on alleged drug boat left survivors - live

Guardian UK - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Hegseth defends second boat strike that killed survivors, cites 'fog of war' -- December 2, 2025

U.S. Defense Secretary says he ‘didn’t stick around’ after first strike, but insisted the admiral in charge ‘made the right call’

The Globe and Mail - World - 2 hours ago

'TOTAL exoneration'? Secrecy experts weigh in on Hegseth's Signal flap

ABC News - Politics - 2 hours ago

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized 2nd strike on alleged drug vessel, White House says

The White House said on Monday that U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized an admiral to conduct multiple strikes on a vessel from Venezuela allegedly carrying illegal narcotics in September.

CBC News - World - 2 hours ago

Hegseth's use of Signal app posed risk to US personnel, watchdog finds

Australian Broadcasting Corp - World - 3 hours ago

Dems' fake rage at Pete Hegseth is their latest stab at toppling Trump

New York Post - Opinion - 3 hours ago

Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-up strike, AP sources say

The Mercury News - Politics - 3 hours ago

Hegseth could have endangered troop safety with Signal chat - Pentagon watchdog -- In sharing details about an attack in a group chat on the unsecured app, the defence secretary put troops at risk, inspector general finds.

In sharing details about an attack in a group chat on the unsecured app, the defence secretary put troops at risk, inspector general finds.

BBC News - World - 3 hours ago

Pentagon Knew Survivors Remained Before Second Caribbean Boat Strike

It remains unclear who approved the strikes or whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth played a role.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Pentagon probe: Hegseth shared classified info on Signal

UPI - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say

The Denver Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Live updates - Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say. Follow live updates. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended the second strike as emerging in the "fog of war.

The pause puts on hold a wide range of immigration-related decisions such as green card applications or naturalizations for immigrants from those 19 countries that the Trump administration has described as high-risk.

Boston Globe - Politics - 3 hours ago

Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say. Follow live updates.

The pause puts on hold a wide range of immigration-related decisions such as green card applications or naturalizations for immigrants from those 19 countries that the Trump administration has described as high-risk.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Pentagon review faults Pete Hegseth over 'Signal-gate,' sources say -- News -- |

CBC News - World - 3 hours ago

What we know about the controversial US strike on Venezuela boat -- Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has distanced himself from a follow-up attack on a suspected drug vessel.

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has distanced himself from a follow-up attack on a suspected drug vessel.

BBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Damning report into Hegseth's Signal chat leak

The Pentagon's watchdog has found that US defence secretary Pete Hegseth put American troops and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike in Yemen, according to NBC

Sky News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Are the US boat strikes a war crime? -- Today's Big Question -- Hegseth is defiant after Venezuela reports -- Joel Mathis, The Week US

The Week - Politics - 4 hours ago

Are the US boat strikes a war crime? Today's Big Question - Hegseth is defiant after Venezuela reports - Today's Big Question

The Week - US News - 4 hours ago

Hegseth's Signal use posed risk to US personnel -- m read

Lawmakers review Pentagon findings on Hegseth's Signal app usage

Gulf News - World - 4 hours ago

opinion - It's Hegseth's Drug Boat Sh**show, But Patel's Ship is Sunk

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Morning Report -- Hegseth hides in 'fog of war'

The Week - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

TALKING POINTS - Are the US boat strikes a war crime? Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing bipartisan scrutiny after he reportedly ordered U.S. forces to kill everybody in a strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug-trafficking boat. If those reports are accurate, critics say, Hegseth and the servicemembers who carried out the attack may be guilty of ...

The Week - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes

The Straits Times - US News - 4 hours ago

Pentagon report concludes Hegseth put troops in danger with Signal chat

Guardian UK - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

'Not Your Husband': Pete Hegseth Disses Stephen Miller Directly To Wife Katie

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Hegseth backs commanders in strikes on boats in Caribbean

The Globe and Mail - World - 4 hours ago

Dear Troops: Please Don't Go to Jail for Pete Hegseth -- Steve Kennedy

In his second term, Trump has gone from pardoning war criminals to making war crimes official policy.

Slate - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to U.S. personnel, AP sources say

The Pentagon’s watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Yemen’s Houthi militants, two people familiar with the findings said Wednesday.

CTV News - World - 5 hours ago

Pete Hegseth Is Not a 'War Criminal' | Opinion

This is a preview of The Josh Hammer Report newsletter.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Pentagon watchdog finds Pete Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say

Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

'Daily Show' Spills Why Pete Hegseth Is 'So Cavalier' About War Crimes

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

'Don't Change Statements, Tell The Truth': Schumer Vs Hegseth Clash In U.S Cong On Carribean Strikes

Times of India - World - 5 hours ago

Pentagon seeks to acquire, rapidly field over 300,000 small drones

Army Times - US News - 5 hours ago

JOAN VENNOCHI -- This isn't the fog of war. It's the fog of panic. -- Pete Hegseth once demanded consequences for war crimes — now he's running from his own words.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 5 hours ago

Report reveals Hegseth shared secret information in chat

The Defense Department Inspector General concluded in a report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared classified information on a group Signal chat, according to two people who have read the report. NBC News’ Courtney Kube details what else was revealed in the report.

NBC News - Technology - 5 hours ago

Report reveals Pete Hegseth shared secret information in Signal chat

The Defense Department Inspector General concluded in a report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared classified information on a group Signal chat, according to two people who have read the report. NBC News’ Courtney Kube details what else was revealed in the report.

NBC News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth put US troops, mission at risk with Signal group chat on Houthi bombing

New York Post - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

CNN's Harry Enten Has A Big Zero For Pete Hegseth Amid Boat Strike Scandal

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth risked the safety of U.S. forces with use of Signal

NPR - US News - 6 hours ago

Probe Finds Hegseth Texted Real-Time Strike Details, Putting US Forces At Risk

International Business Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Hegseth put US troops, mission at risk with Signal use, AP sources say

Army Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Pentagon Pete's Fox Colleague Demands War Crime Prosecution

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Pentagon Report: Hegseth Risked Endangering Troops With Signal Messages

The Atlantic - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Pete Hegseth's Yemen Signal Chat Endangered Troops: Inspector General

The secretary of Defense may not have unclassified information before sending it, the Pentagon's Inspector General found, according to CNN.

Newsweek - US News - 6 hours ago

Report: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal app put troops at risk

The Baltimore Sun - US News - 6 hours ago

Pentagon: Hegseth put US troops at risk

Sky News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Three key reasons why Trump won't fire Pete Hegseth — for now

Trump’s desire to avoid anything resembling the chaos of his first term is keeping Pete Hegseth safely in the Pentagon, writes Andrew Feinberg ... at least for the next few months.

Independent UK - US News - 6 hours ago

DoD watchdog finds Hegseth's Signal chat violated regulations, sources say -- The Pentagon watchdog recently completed its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.

The Pentagon watchdog recently completed its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.

CBS News - Politics - 6 hours ago

Pentagon's Signalgate review finds Pete Hegseth violated military regulations

The report outlines the findings of a more than eight-month investigation into Hegseth’s use of Signal to share details of planned U.S. strikes in Yemen.

NBC News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Why the media's Hegseth boat-strike tale fails the Pentagon reality test

Fox News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Pentagon IG finds Hegseth could have endangered troops with Signal chat, sources say

ABC News - Politics - 7 hours ago

IG finds Hegseth's use of Signal for Houthi strike planning risked harm to US mission and pilots, sources say

Fox News - Politics - 7 hours ago

Hill presses Hegseth on strike -- Blaise Malley -- New reporting on a September strike has prompted bipartisan calls for clarity

Salon - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Former Fox News Analyst Has Grave Message For Pete Hegseth

Huffington Post - Politics - 7 hours ago

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say

Apple Valley News Now - US News - 7 hours ago

DOD report: Hegseth endangered troops with Signal group chat

New York Daily News - Politics - 7 hours ago

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say -- The review by the Pentagon inspector general's office was delivered to lawmakers, who were able to review the report in a classified facility at the Capitol.

Boston Globe - Politics - 7 hours ago

Pete Hegseth Faces Deepening Scrutiny from Congress Over Boat Strikes -- Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense earlier this year...

Military.com - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Pentagon Watchdog Finds Hegseth's Use of Signal Posed Risk to US Personnel

Military.com - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Hegseth once said troops shouldn't follow illegal orders

Pete Hegseth once said that there should be “consequences for war crimes” and that the military should refuse illegal orders, a resurfaced clip has shown. Speaking at a conservative conference in 2016, the now-Defense Secretary said there has to be repercussions “if you’re doing something that is just completely unlawful and ruthless”. “That’s why the military said it won’t follow unlawful orders from its Commander-in-chief,” he said.

Independent UK - US News - 7 hours ago

Pentagon Pete's Blame Game Backfires

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Classified Pentagon watchdog report on Hegseth's use of Signal sent to lawmakers

Apple Valley News Now - Politics - 8 hours ago

Hegseth, White House Back Away From Boat Strike -- They may be trying to pass the blame for a possible war crime to the military. Here's what we know.

They may be trying to pass the blame for a possible war crime to the military. Here’s what we know.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Hegseth endangered troops by sharing war plans in Signal chat, report

The classified report, conducted by the Inspector General, was sent to Congress Tuesday night

Independent UK - US News - 8 hours ago

Hegseth blames 'fog of war' for potential war crime -- speed read -- 'I did not personally see survivors,' Hegseth said at a Cabinet meeting -- Peter Weber, The Week US

The Week - Politics - 9 hours ago

'War criminal' Pete Hegseth faces growing criticism from conservatives over 'kill everybody' strike

‘This is an act of a war crime, ordering survivors who the law requires be rescued instead to be murdered,’ Andrew Napolitano, a former Fox News colleague of Hegseth’s, said on Tuesday.

Independent UK - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

'War criminal'Hegseth faces right-wing criticism over second strike

‘This is an act of a war crime, ordering survivors who the law requires be rescued instead to be murdered,’ Andrew Napolitano, a former Fox News colleague of Hegseth’s, said on Tuesday.

Independent UK - US News - 9 hours ago

Hegseth Says He Wouldn't Let Stephen Miller Babysit His Kids

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Hegseth blames 'fog of war' for potential war crime -- speed read -- 'I did not personally see survivors,' Hegseth said at a Cabinet meeting

The Week - US News - 9 hours ago

Hegseth announces $1.2 billion for immediate and critical barracks repairs

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Hegseth's "warrior ethos" is cowardice -- Amanda Marcotte -- He calls himself the "Secretary of War" and plays a tough guy on TV, but in real life he's a major weenie

Salon - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Hegseth is trying to blame admiral for boat strike: Retired Army officer

ABC News - US News - 9 hours ago

Hegseth Also Decried Unlawful Military Orders in Unearthed 2016 Speech -- Hegseth's remarks echo the joint video posted on social media last month by Navy veteran and ex-astronaut Sen. Mark Kelly and...

Hegseth’s remarks echo the joint video posted on social media last month by Navy veteran and ex-astronaut Sen. Mark Kelly and five fellow Democratic lawmakers who are also military or national security agency veterans.

Military.com - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Trump and Hegseth insist they didn't know of follow-up strike that killed survivors on suspected drug boat

Apple Valley News Now - Politics - 9 hours ago

GOP senator: Hegseth is either lying about second boat strike or incompetent

Apple Valley News Now - Politics - 10 hours ago

CENTCOM Unveils Middle East Drone Task Force Boosted by Pentagon

Drones have been stationed in the Middle East as part of the United States' broader push to assert global drone dominance.

Military.com - US News - 10 hours ago

Sec. Hegseth addresses questions about deadly boat strikes

ABC News - US News - 10 hours ago

Hegseth also decried unlawful military orders in unearthed 2016 speech

New York Daily News - Politics - 11 hours ago

Hegseth on the hotseat, Obamacare subsidies, Walz fraud scandal

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Pentagon rolls back Biden policy that let certain DEERS enrollees choose gender ID preference

Stars and Stripes - US News - 12 hours ago

Pete Hegseth is either 'incompetent' or 'lying' over strike: Rand Paul

‘As a country, are we just going to let people lie to us, to our face? Are we going to let them kill people who they call enemies anytime in the world?’ the Kentucky Republican asked

Independent UK - US News - 13 hours ago

Pentagon to launch $1 billion effort to acquire 300,000 drones by 2028

Stars and Stripes - US News - 13 hours ago

Pete Hegseth Faces Deepening Scrutiny from Congress Over Boat Strikes

Military.com - US News - 13 hours ago

Hegseth says he missed survivors in boat strike as scrutiny mounts

UPI - US News - 15 hours ago

Hegseth slammed over cartoon 'narcoterror' meme

Russia Today - US News - 15 hours ago

Pete Hegseth says he wouldn't trust Stephen Miller to babysit his kids

Independent UK - US News - 15 hours ago

Pete Hegseth Should Be Charged With Murder

The Nation - World - 15 hours ago

What Trump, Hegseth said after the Sept. 2 strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat

ABC News - Politics - 16 hours ago

Matt Gaetz in first appearance in Pentagon press corps

Independent UK - US News - 16 hours ago

Caribbean strikes: Hegseth claims he did not see any survivors as 'that thing was on fire'; blames fog of war

Times of India - US News - 16 hours ago

Video of Hegseth Telling Military Not to Follow 'Illegal Orders' Resurfaces

Newsweek - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Focus turns to 'fog of war' Pete Hegseth over US missile strike on Venezuelan boat

Defence secretary robustly defends attack on alleged gunboat, as Democrats lambast ‘unserious and unqualified individual’

Irish Times - World - 19 hours ago

North America -- White House accused of throwing admiral 'under the bus' to protect Pete Hegseth over drug boat second strike

Independent.ie - World - 21 hours ago

Pentagon's report on "Signalgate" could be released this week, source says -- A copy of the Pentagon inspector general's report has been sent to Congress, and a redacted and unclassified version is expected to be released to the public as early as Thursday, the source said.

A copy of the Pentagon inspector general's report has been sent to Congress, and a redacted and unclassified version is expected to be released to the public as early as Thursday, the source said.

CBS News - Politics - 21 hours ago

Maddow Claims Republicans Will Call for Hegseth Resignation

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Pentagon watchdog's 'Signalgate' findings expected within days

Stars and Stripes - US News - 1 day ago

IG report on Hegseth Signal app complete, findings sent to lawmakers: Source

ABC News - Politics - 1 day ago

'Fog of war' might excuse an admiral, but it won't let Hegseth off the hook

Donald Trump’s version of the “war on terrorism” involves extrajudicial killings of suspected drug couriers in international waters – while pardoning a proven kingpin.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

Franklin the Turtle book publisher condemns 'violent' post by U.S. defense secretary Hegseth

Toronto Star - Entertainment - 1 day ago

true - If Trump Doesn't Fire Pete Hegseth Now, It's Going to Send a Message Heard Round the World - Fred Kaplan

What Trump does now could affect civilian–military relations for decades to come.

Slate - Politics - 1 day ago

Hegseth Says He Didn't Watch 2nd Boat Strike, Backs Commander

The defense secretary said he left part way through the operation and did not see survivors following the initial strike on Sept. 2.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Hegseth says he didn't see survivors after first Caribbean strike

Army Times - US News - 1 day ago

Hegseth defends deadly second strike on alleged drug boat citing 'fog of war'

Tulsa World - Opinion - 1 day ago

Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-up strike in scrutinized attack on boat

During a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Hegseth said he did not see any survivors in the water, saying the vessel "exploded in fire, smoke, you can’t see anything. ... This is called the fog of war.”

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Pete Hegseth facing bipartisan pressure over US boat strikes

ABC News - US News - 1 day ago

Pete Hegseth: 'We've Only Just Begun Striking Narco Boats'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared Tuesday that the United States military has "only just begun" its campaign against suspected narco terrorists.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Marlow: Trump, Hegseth Laid a Venezuelan Drug Boat Trap

Monday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Venezuelan drug boats. Marlow said, "I think we've got a | Clips

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defence of second US strike on alleged drug boat

American defence secretary's comments come as Pope urges Donald Trump not to try to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro using military force.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Hegseth unleashes on press, says lethal double strike on boat occurred in 'fog of war'

The US war secretary said he did not witness survivors of the first boat strike, but backed his admiral’s decision to fire on them again to “eliminate the threat”.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike on alleged drug boat

Apple Valley News Now - US News - 1 day ago

Hegseth Cites 'Fog of War' in Defending Follow-on Strike in Scrutinized Attack on Alleged Drug Boat

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

Outlets That Reach Millions Denied Access to Rare Pentagon News Briefings This Week -- Outlets that reach millions of news consumers are being denied access to rare briefings by Pentagon officials this week —...

Outlets that reach millions of news consumers are being denied access to rare briefings by Pentagon officials this week — sessions that are being held instead for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's hand-picked media organizations.

Military.com - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Hegseth Cites 'Fog of War' in Defending Follow-on Strike in Scrutinized Attack on Alleged Drug Boat -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited the "fog of war" in defending a follow-up strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the...

Military.com - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'Franklin' publisher slams Pete Hegseth for his post of the turtle firing on drug boats

NPR - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Laura Loomer, Matt Gaetz show up for first Pentagon briefing after press corps 'self deports'

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Vinay Menon: If Pete Hegseth is going to sanction murder he can leave Franklin the Turtle out of it

Toronto Star - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Sec. Hegseth says he watched 1st boat strike, didn't see survivors

ABC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Kelly: Hegseth is "playing Army" -- Alex Galbraith -- The senator and Navy veteran told reporters Pete Hegseth was play-acting as a tough guy

Salon - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Franklin the Turtle pushes back on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

New York Daily News - Politics - 1 day ago

Pete Hegseth Finds His Fall Guy

Mother Jones - Politics - 1 day ago

Nolte: 'Franklin the Turtle' Publisher Lashes Out at Hegseth Meme

Canada’s "Franklin the Turtle" publisher released a statement Monday condemning Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s meme.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Hegseth defends strikes on alleged drug boats: 'We've only just begun'

ABC News - Politics - 1 day ago

White House says admiral ordered potential war crime -- Speed Read -- The Trump administration claims Navy Vice Adm. Frank 'Mitch' Bradley ordered a follow-up strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat, not Pete Hegseth -- Peter Weber, The Week US

The Week - Politics - 1 day ago

Sen. Murphy: Hegseth Has to 'Resign' or Trump Has to 'Fire Him'

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

'Franklin' publisher slams Hegseth for his post of the turtle firing on drug boats

NPR - US News - 1 day ago

Hegseth, White House Back Away From Boat Strike

They may be trying to pass the blame for a possible war crime to the military. Here’s what we know.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago

Watch: Trump holds Cabinet meeting as Hegseth boat strike scrutiny mounts

Scrutiny over the boat strikes, government shutdown, ACA tax credits, Jeffrey Epstein and more has dominated the news since Trump's last Cabinet meeting.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Pentagon 'cut off' communication with Germany – army chief

Lieutenant General Christian Freuding has said Pentagon links have sharply reduced as Germany expands its rearmament plans

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

politics -- Hegseth, White House Back Away From Boat Strike -- Nia Prater -- They may be trying to pass the blame for a possible war crime to the military. Here's what we know.

They may be trying to pass the blame for a possible war crime to the military. Here’s what we know.

New York Magazine - US News - 1 day ago

Publisher of 'Franklin the Turtle' criticizes Hegseth for boat strike post

The Baltimore Sun - US News - 1 day ago

Kill them all: Why Pete Hegseth's 'order' is a feature, not a bug, of American cowboy justice

Times of India - US News - 1 day ago

'They lose a limb, bleed out': Megyn Kelly says she wants alleged drug traffickers to 'suffer' at the hands of Trump and Hegseth

Times of India - US News - 1 day ago

"Kill them all": Hegseth ordered strike on survivors of US attack -- Hegseth ordered 2nd strike on survivors -- CK Smith -- Hegseth's alleged strike order raises concerns on US adherence to international law, ethics and human rights

Salon - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Pete Hegseth is accused of throwing an 'American hero' under the bus as he shifts blame for second missile strike on alleged Venezuela drug boat - sparking fury inside the Pentagon

Daily Mail - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Why Blowhard Pentagon Pete Put Himself in the Crosshairs

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Republican Rep. Stands By Pete Hegseth Over War Crime Accusations: 'I Smell A Rat'

International Business Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Pete Hegseth Needs to Go—Now

The Atlantic - Opinion - 2 days ago

Hegseth posts about fighting narcoterrorists using the 'Franklin' children's book

The Baltimore Sun - US News - 2 days ago

'The View' Hosts Debate Whether Pete Hegseth's Narco Terrorist Boat Strikes Count As War Crimes: "Somebody Is Responsible"

Whoopi Goldberg accused Hegseth of "setting" troops up with these possibly illegal orders.

New York Post - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Secretary Hegseth faces scrutiny for lethal boat strikes

ABC News - Politics - 2 days ago

Pete Hegseth Is Finally Getting Investigated

Mother Jones - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Pete Hegseth seemingly confirms commitment to war crimes

The Canary - World - 3 days ago

Hegseth slams report on boat strike targeting attack survivors, denies war crimes

New York Daily News - US News - 4 days ago

Hegseth responds to report that boat survivors were killed on his orders

ABC News - Politics - 4 days ago

HEGSETH: 'We've Only Just Begun to Kill Narco-Terrorists' — Proclaims Cartel War Entered New Phase

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared that the United States has “only just begun to kill narco-terrorists,” a blunt call to escalate direct action against cartel operatives. Hegseth reinforced the message in a separate post, vowing that the campaign against transnational drug cartels has entered a new phase. | Border / Cartel Chronicles

Breitbart - World - 5 days ago

'South Park' Takes on Pete Hegseth's Department of War in New Thanksgiving-Themed Episode

The Trump Administration's Secretary of War is recast as an overeager content creator who mistakes a 5K race for an Antifa uprising

Rolling Stone - Entertainment - 6 days ago

South Park Confirms: Pete Hegseth Is a Douche

Secretary of War and Content King extraordinaire, Pete Hegseth, invades South Park during its latest episode, "Turkey Trot." Read our full recap here.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Abinader announces visit of U.S. Secretary of War Peter Hegseth

Dominican Today - Entertainment - 7 days ago

A Former Defense Secretary Says Pete Hegseth Isn't Tough Enough for the Job

Leon Panetta says investigating critics such as Mark Kelly is a sign of “weakness.”

New York Magazine - Politics - 7 days ago

Pentagon investigation of Sen. Mark Kelly revives Cold War persecution of Americans with supposedly disloyal views -- Gregory A. Daddis, Texas A&M University

The Conversation - US News - 7 days ago

Pete Hegseth Gives Top Official Hard Deadline For Review Of Mark Kelly's 'Potentially Unlawful Comments'

International Business Times - Top Stories - 7 days ago

The Future of Soldier AR Isn't a Single Headset -- Defense failures pushed the Pentagon toward modular optics. Vuzix engineer Adam Bull explains how waveguides, new materials...

Defense failures pushed the Pentagon toward modular optics. Vuzix engineer Adam Bull explains how waveguides, new materials, and better requirements are changing the field.

Military.com - US News - 7 days ago

Pete Hegseth Has Found the Real Enemy: The Scouts

The Defense secretary is cutting the U.S. military’s ties with the group because it’s too “woke” or something.

New York Magazine - Politics - 8 days ago

Sen. Mark Kelly faces Pentagon probe for video on refusing 'unlawful orders'

President Donald Trump called Sen. Mark Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers "traitors" for their roles in the video.

CNBC - Politics - 9 days ago

Pentagon pumps $29.9M into bid to turn waste into critical minerals -- It's unclear how much scandium and gallium ElementUSA will contribute to the supply chain, or when -- Public Sector

Register UK - Business - 12 days ago

Prolifically Banned Laura Loomer Gains Pentagon Press Access

Miami New Times - Politics - 29 days ago

Who is Timothy Mellon? The reclusive billionaire is rumored to be behind a $130 million donation to the Pentagon.

Business Insider - US News - 1 month ago

'Standards are back': Hegseth removes troops failing fitness rules

NZ Herald - World - 1 month ago

Hegseth's style counters military's history as engine of social change

Army Times - Opinion - 2 months ago

For the First Time in Decades, Congress Will Hold Public Hearings on UFOs -- The hearing comes after the Pentagon report on unidentified aerial phenomena was released last June.

Gizmodo - Science - 2 months ago

Pentagon Bans Tech Vendors From Using China-Based Personnel After ProPublica Investigation

The Defense Department has tightened cybersecurity requirements for its cloud services providers. The changes come after ProPublica revealed how Microsoft’s use of China-based engineers left sensitive government data vulnerable to hacking.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 months ago

Pentagon Warns Microsoft: Company's Use of China-Based Engineers Was a "Breach of Trust"

The Defense Department is opening an investigation to determine if the tech giant’s use of overseas engineers to maintain sensitive U.S. government computer systems compromised national security.

ProPublica - Technology - 3 months ago