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Hegseth seeks to remove the ban on ‘Shark Attack’ training for Army recruits

Hegseth seeks to remove the ban on 'Shark Attack' training for Army recruits

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is contemplating the return of “shark attacks,” a practice in basic training where recruits and Army training sergeants aggressively yell at newcomers. This method, intended to establish dominance, was largely phased out about five years ago, but now Hegseth is looking into reinstating it, as confirmed by Pentagon spokesperson Kingsley Wilson […]

Pete Hegseth Calls for Confederate Monument to be Restored to Arlington National Cemetery

Pete Hegseth Calls for Confederate Monument to be Restored to Arlington National Cemetery

Defense Secretary’s Push to Reinstate Confederate Monuments Defense Secretary Pete Hegses is taking steps aimed at reversing what he sees as an overreach in efforts to diminish historical monuments, specifically Confederate ones. On Tuesday, Hegses shared a post on X, revealing plans to bring back the Confederate monument, often referred to as the “reconciliation monument.” […]

Ron Johnson Encourages Hegseth to Discuss Military COVID Mandate Victims After Report

Ron Johnson Encourages Hegseth to Discuss Military COVID Mandate Victims After Report

Senator Johnson Pushes for Justice for Service Members Fired Over Vaccine Mandate Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, has called on Defense Secretary Pete Hegses to address the ongoing struggles of former military personnel who were discharged for refusing the Covid vaccine. This comes in light of a report from the Daily Caller News […]

Hegseth agrees to accept donation of Qatar plane, according to reports

Hegseth signs agreement to accept Qatar plane donation: Reports

The U.S. and Qatar are close to finalizing a deal for a Boeing jet that will serve as the new Air Force One. Earlier this month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegses and his Qatari counterpart signed an agreement detailing Qatar’s “unconditional donation.” Although the Pentagon claimed the transaction was completed months ago, the official contract is […]

Hegseth redirecting Pentagon funds to upgrade Qatari jet for use as Air Force One

Hegseth redirecting Pentagon funds to upgrade Qatari jet for use as Air Force One

Let’s dive into the connections between planes, power, and priorities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has uncovered nearly $1 billion—specifically, $934 million—hidden within the Pentagon’s budget. This money was originally earmarked for Sentinel, a hefty $77.7 billion initiative aimed at modernizing the nation’s aged nuclear missile systems. Instead, it has been redirected towards a classified project. […]

White House stops Hegseth from using polygraphs in media leak inquiry

White House stops Hegseth from using polygraphs in media leak inquiry

White House Reconsiders Polygraph Tests to Prevent Leaks The White House has reportedly decided to abandon plans for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to undergo a polygraph test in an effort to stop leaks within the administration. According to the Washington Post, Hegseth’s advisor, Patrick Weaver, cautioned senior officials that immediate submission to lie detector tests […]

Hegseth appoints the first woman to lead the Naval Academy

Hegseth reassigns first female Naval Academy head

Deputy Admiral Yvette David, who made history as the first woman to lead the US Naval Academy, has been reassigned, according to a recent announcement from the Department of Defense. She will now serve as the deputy chief of naval operations in charge of planning, strategy, and combat development. Marine Corps Vice Admiral Michael J. […]