Pentagon News & Events

Venezuela put on notice after US launches Operation Southern Spear

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Venezuela put on notice after US launches Operation Southern Spear

National Security analyst Rebeccah Heinrichs joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the Pentagon's Operation Southern Spear targeting Latin American drug cartels.

Sen. Rick Scott pushes plan to lower healthcare premiums after Obamacare 'disaster'

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Sen. Rick Scott pushes plan to lower healthcare premiums after Obamacare 'disaster'

Sen Rick Scott, R-Fla., joins 'Fox News Sunday' to discuss lowering healthcare costs, President Donald Trump's effort to combat drug cartels and more.

Paul Mauro praises Trump for ‘re-asserting American supremacy’ amid US strikes on alleged drug boats

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Paul Mauro praises Trump for ‘re-asserting American supremacy’ amid US strikes on alleged drug boats

Fox News contributor Paul Mauro breaks down the Habba vandalism case and the Pentagon’s ‘Operation Southern Spear’ targeting suspected drug traffickers on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

Former DHS chief warns: Trump’s Venezuela narco strike ‘not just a bluff’

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Former DHS chief warns: Trump’s Venezuela narco strike ‘not just a bluff’

Former Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf joins America’s Newsroom to weigh in on President Donald Trump’s new Operation Southern Spear.

Transgender Air Force members sue Trump admin after losing retirement benefits

Air Force 4 days ago

Transgender Air Force members sue Trump admin after losing retirement benefits

Seventeen transgender Air Force members sued the Trump administration after losing up to $2 million in promised retirement benefits under a ban on their military service.

Major Pentagon contractor executive caught in child sex sting operation

Pentagon News & Events 4 days ago

Major Pentagon contractor executive caught in child sex sting operation

Pentagon contractor Eric Gillespie charged with soliciting sexual contact with preteen girl. Govini founder denied bail amid $919 million defense contracts.

Hegseth applauds South Korea's plan to take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression

South Korea November 4

Hegseth applauds South Korea's plan to take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth praises South Korea's plan to boost defense spending as the allies look to strengthen deterrence against North Korea.

Energy secretary reveals how US nuclear tests will work

Energy In America November 3

Energy secretary reveals how US nuclear tests will work

Energy Secretary Christopher Wright clarifies U.S. nuclear testing plans, confirming no explosive detonations but systems testing of weapons components instead.

'Peace through strength': Trump's second term is 'more like Reagan,' says Jonathan Morris

VIDEO November 2

'Peace through strength': Trump's second term is 'more like Reagan,' says Jonathan Morris

Fox News contributor Jonathan Morris weighs in on President Donald Trump threatening Nigeria over Christian persecution on 'Fox Report.'

US, China agree to open direct military hotline after Xi-Trump summit

Pete Hegseth November 2

US, China agree to open direct military hotline after Xi-Trump summit

War Secretary Pete Hegseth says he had a "positive" meeting with China’s defense chief Dong Jun as both sides agreed to open military channels to ease tensions.

Hegseth sidesteps Venezuela strike question, blasts Democrats over troop pay during shutdown

VIDEO November 1

Hegseth sidesteps Venezuela strike question, blasts Democrats over troop pay during shutdown

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declined to say whether the U.S. is preparing military strikes on Venezuela, while blasting Democrats over the ongoing government shutdown that has delayed pay for U.S. troops.

Bipartisan senators call on Hegseth to release strike orders on alleged drug boats in Caribbean

Pentagon News & Events November 1

Bipartisan senators call on Hegseth to release strike orders on alleged drug boats in Caribbean

A bipartisan pair of senators demand Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth provide military orders for the Caribbean boat strikes targeting alleged narco-terrorists.

Trump White House limits reporters’ access to staff offices in latest move restricting press coverage

White House November 1

Trump White House limits reporters’ access to staff offices in latest move restricting press coverage

The White House is restricting journalist access to senior communications offices without an appointment, citing national security concerns.

Trump orders Pentagon to resume critical nuclear testing in 'long overdue' move

VIDEO October 31

Trump orders Pentagon to resume critical nuclear testing in 'long overdue' move

Heritage Foundation senior fellow Brent Sadler joins 'America’s Newsroom' to break down President Donald Trump’s call to renew U.S. nuclear weapons testing and what it means for deterrence against China and Russia.

Hegseth, in talks with Chinese counterpart, says US will 'stoutly defend' interests in Indo-Pacific

China October 31

Hegseth, in talks with Chinese counterpart, says US will 'stoutly defend' interests in Indo-Pacific

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth told his Chinese counterpart the U.S. will “stoutly defend" its Indo-Pacific interests during talks in Malaysia.

Sen Warner blasts Trump admin for excluding Democrats from briefings on boat strikes: 'Deeply troubling'

Politics October 30

Sen Warner blasts Trump admin for excluding Democrats from briefings on boat strikes: 'Deeply troubling'

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., slammed the Trump administration for excluding Democrats from briefings on strikes targeting alleged drug boats, calling the move "dangerous."

Hegseth says military conducted another strike on boat carrying alleged narco-terrorists

Pentagon News & Events October 29

Hegseth says military conducted another strike on boat carrying alleged narco-terrorists

The U.S. military targeted another alleged narco-trafficking boat, sparking congressional concerns over due process and legal authority for the deadly strikes.

Pentagon orders managers to fire civilian workers with 'speed and conviction'

Pentagon News & Events October 28

Pentagon orders managers to fire civilian workers with 'speed and conviction'

The Pentagon ordered managers to fire underperforming civilian workers with "speed and conviction" under new guidelines that eliminate key job protections.

Trump ally who donated $130 million to pay troops amid shutdown revealed as reclusive billionaire heir: report

Donald Trump October 25

Trump ally who donated $130 million to pay troops amid shutdown revealed as reclusive billionaire heir: report

Timothy Mellon has been identified as the anonymous donor who gave $130 million to the Pentagon to pay troops during the government shutdown.

Gen Jack Keane reacts to Pentagon's new press access policy

Media October 14

Gen Jack Keane reacts to Pentagon's new press access policy

Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane shared his thoughts about the Pentagon's new press policy during his appearance on "Special Report."

War on cartels? White House says it has an ironclad case to strike narco-terrorist groups

White House October 7

War on cartels? White House says it has an ironclad case to strike narco-terrorist groups

White House says President Donald Trump has clear legal authority to strike drug cartels after deadly Caribbean raids, calling traffickers "unlawful combatants."

Pete Hegseth reveals plan to combat Pentagon leaks

VIDEO October 5

Pete Hegseth reveals plan to combat Pentagon leaks

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth discusses ways to prevent Pentagon leaks, protecting national security and more on ‘The Sunday Briefing.’

'Come-to-Jesus meeting’: Military community reacts to Hegseth's get fit, get in line or get out speech

Pete Hegseth October 2

'Come-to-Jesus meeting’: Military community reacts to Hegseth's get fit, get in line or get out speech

Military leaders received blunt orders from War Secretary Pete Hegseth about fitness standards and Trump administration policies at a historic Quantico meeting.

The Night Cap crew weighs in on Secretary of War Hegseth's speech

VIDEO October 1

The Night Cap crew weighs in on Secretary of War Hegseth's speech

The Night Cap panelists discuss Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressing military fitness standards on 'Fox News @ Night.'

Trace Gallagher: Hegseth's speech was not aimed at the weak, it was aimed at American strength

VIDEO September 30

Trace Gallagher: Hegseth's speech was not aimed at the weak, it was aimed at American strength

The 'Common Sense Department' was encouraged by Secretary of War Hegseth’s message to the military to shape up or ship out.

Ted Cruz: Antifa doesn't rise up organically, it is paid for

VIDEO September 30

Ted Cruz: Antifa doesn't rise up organically, it is paid for

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joins ‘Jesse Watters Primetime’ to discuss Antifa, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth bringing back the warfighting culture and the looming government shutdown.

Hegseth tells service members to 'resign' if they don't like anti-woke message

VIDEO September 30

Hegseth tells service members to 'resign' if they don't like anti-woke message

War Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. troops should 'do the honorable thing and resign' if they don't like his words about restoring lethality, high standards and eliminating diversity measures.

Trump to attend Tuesday's unprecedented gathering of US military commanders

Defense Spending & Budget News September 29

Trump to attend Tuesday's unprecedented gathering of US military commanders

President Donald Trump will join top military commanders and War Secretary Pete Hegseth for an unprecedented meeting at Quantico Marine Corps base on Tuesday.

Hegseth chairs first-ever Gold Star Advisory Council meeting, giving families direct line to Pentagon

Pentagon September 28

Hegseth chairs first-ever Gold Star Advisory Council meeting, giving families direct line to Pentagon

The Department of War's new Gold Star Advisory Council convenes for the first time on Monday, giving families of fallen service members a direct line to the Pentagon.

Jonathan Turley: This Pentagon measure is a 'bridge too far,' 'stranglehold' on free press

VIDEO September 22

Jonathan Turley: This Pentagon measure is a 'bridge too far,' 'stranglehold' on free press

Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley analyzes concerns over press freedom following a mandate from the Pentagon on 'Special Report.'