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Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity

US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race. Donald Trump abruptly fired the air force general CQ Brown Jr as chair of the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Hegseth: Fired military lawyers were potential 'roadblocks' to Trump orders

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the three fired judge advocates general (JAGs) were potential “roadblocks” to President Trump’s orders. "It's not about roadblocks to an agenda,” ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Hegseth dismisses question about 'under qualified' Trump Joint Chiefs pick

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday rejected a reporter's question that suggested President Trump's pick for the new Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, Dan Caine, was not qualified for the ...

The Hill - 6d

Hegseth confirms report on Trump easing rules on military raids, airstrikes

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Friday that he received President Trump’s approval to repeal restrictions on military raids and airstrikes, signaling a stark shift away from regulations ...

The Hill - 3d

How U.S. foreign policy is changing under Trump after Hegseth's Russia directive

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directive to U.S. Cyber Command on pausing planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, signals a shift in foreign policy under the Trump ...

CBS News - 16h

Hegseth travels to Guantanamo Bay

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will inspect the facilities at Guantanamo Bay where the Trump administration hopes to house migrants deported from the U.S. CBS News senior national security ...

CBS News - 6d

Hegseth visits Gitmo

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth visits Gitmo Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday ...

The Hill - 6d

Hegseth comments on fired Pentagon officials

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth commented on some of the top officials fired by the Trump administration. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Evening Report — Hegseth moves to shake up Pentagon

{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Virginia Mayo, Associated Press Hegseth moves to shake up the Pentagon DEFENSE SECRETARY PETE HEGSETH is moving to overhaul the Pentagon through ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Hegseth fires several top military attorneys

Major changes are happening at the Pentagon after a string of firings over the weekend. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired some of the military's top lawyers, cutting the judge advocates general ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Hegseth pauses cyber offensive against Russia

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a directive to U.S. Cyber Command to pause planning and offensive digital actions against Russia, multiple U.S. officials tell CBS News. Lester Munson, ...

CBS News - 19h

Hegseth halts cyber operations against Russia: Reports

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has halted offensive cyber operations against Russia, according to media reports. The Pentagon chief ordered U.S. Cyber Command to pause offensive operations last ...

The Hill - 17h

Hegseth wants massive Pentagon cuts, but many obstacles stand in his way

To come anywhere close to Hegseth’s target, the Pentagon bureaucracy will engage in yet another cut drill, with many promising programs falling on the cutting room floor while legacy activities ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Hegseth previews Pentagon staffing cuts, targets probationary employees

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is preparing for a hiring freeze and an “aggressive” effort to fire civilian employees as the Trump administration’s axe to the federal workforce ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Pete Hegseth Fires Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy’s Top Officer

Adm. Lisa Franchetti spent roughly half of her 40-year career at sea, commanding a destroyer, two carrier strike groups and the U.S. Sixth Fleet.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Hegseth Fires Military’s Top JAG Lawyers in Pursuit of ‘Warrior Ethos’

The defense secretary has repeatedly derided the military lawyers for war crime prosecutions and battlefield rules of engagement.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Hegseth responds to blowback over Friday night Pentagon purge

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday defended the purge of top-level military officials amid blowback to the Friday night firings. The firing of Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. CQ Brown Jr., ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

Democrats see GOP’s Tillis as vulnerable after Hegseth, Gabbard votes

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is emerging as one of the Democrats’ top targets in the battle for the Senate after voting for all of President Trump's most controversial nominees. Democrats view Tillis ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Hegseth calls for DOD civilian employees to comply with OPM email directive

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Sunday he is now directing all department civilian employees to respond to emails from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) asking for a recap of what ...

The Hill - 1d

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused cyber offensive against Russia

The change comes amid President Trump's efforts to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

CBS News - 1d

Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Stop Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia

The defense secretary’s instructions, which were given before President Trump’s blowup with the Ukrainian president, are apparently part of an effort to draw Russia into talks on the war.

The New York Times - 1d

Hegseth orders halt of offensive cyber operations against Russia

A U.S. official says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt offensive cyber operations against Russia. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports on how the Trump administration ...

NBC News - 20h

Hegseth orders Fort Moore be changed back to Fort Benning

The Pentagon will change the name of the Georgia military base Fort Moore back to Fort Benning, formerly named after a Confederate general, though this time it will honor a different man. Defense ...

The Hill - 14h

A second name reversal: Hegseth orders Army base return to Fort Benning

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A second name reversal: Hegseth orders Army base return to Fort ...

The Hill - 12h

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders a halt to offensive cyber operations against Russia

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt offensive cyber operations and information operations against Russia, a U.S. official familiar with the matter said.

NBC News - 1d

Trump and the Press

The president wants journalists to parrot his views and face consequences if they don’t.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump and Zelensky’s war of words

The US and Ukrainian presidents get into a public row.

BBC News - Feb. 19

One Month into the Trump Presidency

The president has moved swiftly to remake Washington. But for business leaders, that volatility has often been hard to navigate.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Trump’s Bargain With Putin Is ‘Shameful’

Turning our back on Ukraine would only weaken America.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

The Macron And Trump Bromance Returns

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Donald Trump at the White House

BBC News - Feb. 24

Trump's AI safety cuts

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI safety institute faces cuts under Trump Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Trump courts rich immigrants

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump pitches ‘gold card’ to replace EB5 investor visa The Trump administration ...

The Hill - 6d