Hegseth visits Gitmo
Welcome to Hill's Defense & Natsec Newsletter {beacon} defense&National Security defense&National Security Big story Hegseth visits Gitmo Defense Secretary Pete Hegses on Tuesday Visited Guantanamo Bay Navy Station in Cuba To see US immigration detention operations up close amid reports that the Trump administration is struggling with the tent structure built there. ©AP Hegseth […]
Hegseth arrives at GITMO | Fox News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegses arrived in Cuba's Guantanamo Bay on Tuesday, and arrived on his first trip to the Navy facility since being confirmed by his post in January. Hegus, who served as a liaison in the U.S. Army at Guantanamo from 2004 to 2005, briefed all mission operations at the base, including detention facilities […]
Hegseth dismisses question about 'under qualified' Trump Joint Chiefs pick
Defense Secretary Pete Hegses declined to question a reporter on Monday that suggested that President Trump had proposed elections for his new co-hero, Dan Kane. Trump on Friday eliminated four-star general General Charles “CQ” Brown Jr. as co-chief chair, and replaced him with three-star general Cain. It was part of a wider purge of the […]
Hegseth: Fired military lawyers were potential 'roadblocks' to Trump orders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegses said on Monday that three fired judge-defensive generals (JAGS) are potential “oppression” of “oppression” to President Trump's orders. “That's not a barrier to the agenda,” Hegses told reporters when he asked how military lawyers would present the barrier. “It's an obstacle to the orders given by the commander,” he said. Jags' […]
‘The Status Quo Hasn’t Worked’: Hegseth Breaks Down Why Pentagon Needs Major Shake Up
Defense Secretary Pete Hegses revealed on Fox News why the Pentagon would open various positions on Sunday, calling for previous orders under the Biden Harris administration, which led to the need for “fresh blood.” Ta. Since taking office, President Donald Trump has made prompt promises to make a major reduction in bureaucracy and financial waste […]
SecDef Hegseth responds to rumors he drafted ‘list’ of military officials he will purge
Defense Secretary Pete Hegses has denied rumors that he drafted a list of senior military leaders who are said to be cleansed after he was defeated after he tore the Pentagon last week, reportedly He reportedly placed the flag officer on his toe. “We all have to ask you about the list of people with […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Fires Two Four-Stars, Top JAG Officers
Defense Secretary Pete Hegses fired two four-star military leaders on Friday evening, reviewing and replacing those who were not in line with his and President Donald Trump's efforts to prioritize combat in the military I promised that. Hegses fired the chief of Naval Operations. He said they “have a distinctive career” and “I am grateful […]
Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity | Trump administration
Donald Trump suddenly fired Air Force General CQ Brown Jr. as co-director chair on Friday, and bystanders the history-making black fighter pilots and respected officers as part of his campaign Cleanse the army of leaders who support diversity Rank fairness. The second black general exile, who chairs the co-chief, was outlined during a podcast interview […]
Hegseth has list of military generals, officers he wants fired
Fox News learned that Defense Secretary Pete Hegses is distributing lists to Republicans in Congress, and he is interested in firing, in the name of an officer he is interested in firing. Among the names on the list is U.S. Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the current chief of naval operations and the second woman in […]
Defense Sec. Hegseth working with DOGE to ‘cut the bs’
Hegseth announces Doge Plans Defense Secretary Pete Hegses confirmed that Dozi has arrived at the Pentagon and announced plans to set up his spending. (Credit: x/@secdef) Defense Secretary Pete Hegses released a video on Thursday detailing the reduction and restructuring of government efficiency (DOGE) within the Pentagon. On the day of filming, Hegses met with […]