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EXCLUSIVE: Jared Kushner Faces Bid to Strip Him of White House Power — as Trump's Son-in-Law Accused of Exercising Authority Without Senate Confirmation
A bombshell lawsuit accuses Trump's son-in-law of an "unlawful exercise of government power"
Will the U.S. Livestream Nidal Hasan's Execution by Firing Squad? Everything to Know After Pete Hegseth's Announcement
Donald Trump announced his decision on October 15.
Donald Trump Cancels Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter's Firing Squad Execution — Derailing Pete Hegseth's Controversial Plans
Trump made the decision amid public outrage.
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth's Pentagon Under Fire as Marines Warn Records on Women-in-Combat Review May Be Delayed Until 2027
Thousands of servicewomen's careers could be at stake as military advocates face a months-long wait for answers.
Pete Hegseth Mocked by Critics After Photo Op Backfires as He Trails Behind Military Runners
Hegseth's attempt to showcase his fitness alongside military personnel drew mockery.
Trump Hesitant About Fort Hood Killer's Livestreamed Execution, According to Report — After Pete Hegseth's Move Received Furious Backlash
An administration official said, 'I would bet the president doesn't authorize this.'
Fort Hood Shooting Survivors Speak Out After Pentagon Announces Plans to Livestream Mass Killer Nidal Hasan’s Firing Squad Execution: ‘America Is Better Than That’
Trump also appears to be on the fence.
Pete Hegseth Brutally Mocked Over Training Video by 'The View' Panel — as Whoopi Asks 'What's He Overcompensating For?'
Hegseth appeared to struggle to keep up.
JD Vance Claims He 'Won't Be Watching' Fort Hood Killer's Execution — After Pete Hegseth Declared Death by Firing Squad Would Be 'Public'
Vance cast doubt on the Defense Sec.'s public execution announcement.
Who Is Pete Hegseth Married To? Inside His Marriage to Jennifer
Jennifer Hegseth is the ex-Fox News star's third wife.
Pete Hegseth Branded 'Insane' by Critics After Defense Sec. Gloats 'People Will Be Able to Watch' Fort Hood Killer's Execution: 'Makes My Stomach Churn'
The U.S. military has not carried out an execution since 1961.
Senator Chris Murphy Says Pete Hegseth-Led Pentagon Barred Inspection of Iran War-Damaged Gulf Base to Hide True Costs From Congress and Public
Sen. Chris Murphy says the Pentagon prevented him from inspecting an Iran war-damaged U.S. base in the Gulf, arguing Congress and the public deserve greater transparency.
Inside Donald Trump's White House Purge — The Biggest Names Who Have Been Fired or Walked Away From His Administration Since His Return to Power
Trump’s White House shakeup has seen major names like Pam Bondi and Mike Waltz leave.
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth's Pentagon Hit With Lawsuit Over 'Secretive' Review of Women in Combat — as Military Boss Accused of Targeting Female Troops
A lawsuit raises questions about the Defense Sec.'s treatment of female troops.
Inside Pete Hegseth's Scandal-Plagued Pentagon Reign — From 'Signalgate' to Military Purges as Rumors Intensify He Could Be Fired
The former Fox News personality is still holding on to his job.
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth Dragged Into Appeal Over Pentagon's COVID Mask Mandate — Soldier Refuses to Let Case Die After Judge Tossed Lawsuit
Hegseth is named as a defendant in his official capacity as Secretary of Defense.
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth Fails to Kill Lawsuit From Fired 'Stars and Stripes' Watchdog — Judge Warns First Amendment Could Become a 'Hollow Promise'
Jacqueline Smith claimed she was fired after criticizing the Pentagon.
'The View' Co-Hosts Grill GOP Senator on Trump Support and Voting to Confirm Pete Hegseth: 'You Kind of Break My Heart'
Senator Thom Tillis just released his new book, 'How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents: The Trouble with Sycophants, Courage Outsourcing, and Partisan Groupthink.'
Thom Tillis Admits He 'Regrets' His Vote for Pete Hegseth — as GOP Senator Unloads on Trump's 'Ridiculous' Demands and Cabinet in Bombshell Book
He also goes off on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
'Go Back to Fox!': Pete Hegseth Torched by Critics After Defense Sec. Pentagon Creates Office of Religious Affairs
The office will 'elevate spiritual readiness' in service members.
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth's New Religion Office Faces Investigation — as Pentagon Ordered to Reveal Records on Funding and 'Spiritual Fitness'
The office will oversee tools designed to assess troops’ spiritual readiness and resilience.
The View's Alyssa Farah Griffin Thought Pete Hegseth's Offensive Anti-Trans Military Speech Was an 'SNL Parody': 'This Is Not Real Life'
Griffin defended the U.S. military while calling out the Defense Sec.
Pete Hegseth Taps Elon Musk for New Trump Administration Role — One Year After Dramatic DOGE Exit
Trump previously created DOGE by executive order and made Musk its leader before it fell apart.
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth Blows Past Deadline to Explain Billions in Iran War Spending — After Senators Demanded Answers
Lawmakers are still waiting for a detailed breakdown of the Pentagon's mounting war costs.
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth Given Strict Deadline to Explain How F-35 Parts Ended Up in China — as Congressman Raises Possibility of 'Intentional Act'
The Pentagon is under pressure to explain how F-35 components ended up in Chinese hands.
Pete Hegseth Mocked by Critics Over 'Obsession' With Transgender People After Using Offensive Slur in Speech
Hegseth used an anti-transgender slur during a military fundraiser.
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth and Family Targeted With Chilling Death Threats — as FBI Says Suspect Posted Photos of Defense Chief's Children
The message allegedly demanded Hegseth personally attack a Chabad synagogue, or he family would suffer.
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth's Wife at Center of Explosive Pentagon Lawsuit — Watchdog Demands Her Private Messages With Defense Chief and Top Officials
Jennifer Hegseth has never held an appointed or employed position at the Defense Department.
Pete Hegseth Allegedly Refused to Hold Jesse Watters' Drink During Photo Op — After Defense Sec. Was Accused of Having an Alcohol Problem
Hegseth has faced allegations of alcohol abuse in the past.
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth Given 48 Hours to Explain Billions in Iran War Spending — as Senators Zero In on Mysterious 'Administration Priorities' Fund
Hegseth has until September 30 to provide lawmakers with the requested answers.
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth to Chair New Pentagon Board Focused on 'Domestic Military Operations' and U.S. Security Preparedness
The Pentagon estimates the committee will cost approximately $350,000 annually to operate.
'We Aren't a Serious Country': Pentagon Faces Backlash After Welcoming Controversial YouTubers Logan and Jake Paul to 'Meet With Warriors'
Even a former member of Congress took a swing at the Pentagon's move.
Trump Administration Accused of 'Covering Up' True Number of U.S. War Dead as Bombshell Leak Exposes Alleged Undercount
Pete Hegseth denied the claims.
Pete Hegseth Rages Over 'Disgusting Lie' After the Pentagon Is Accused of Not Disclosing the Deaths of American Troops
The Defense Rec. called out the outlet over the 'lie.'
'We Got a Management Problem': GOP Rep Urges Trump to Get Rid of Pete Hegseth as Efforts to Impeach Defense Sec. Ramp Up
Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth earlier this month.
Pete Hegseth Brings Wife Jennifer on Work Trip After Pentagon Staffers Reportedly Dub Her 'Yoko Ono'
Pete and Jennifer Hegseth had an affair in 2016 while he was married.
Pete Hegseth Impeachment: Thomas Massie Hid Plans Out of Fear GOP Leaders Would Try to Stop Him
Thomas Massie said he kept his resolution to impeach Pete Hegseth secret from GOP leaders because he feared they would try to stop him.
Pentagon Insiders Take Aim at Pete Hegseth's 'Meddling' Wife — and Claim She Keeps Defense Sec on 'Extremely Tight Leash'
Jennifer Hegseth has played a pivotal role behind the scenes while her husband leads his department.
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth's War With Mark Kelly Explodes Into Impeachment Fight — GOP Rep. Accuses Defense Chief of 'Suppressing Free Speech'
Kelly's Pentagon fight is now part of a formal impeachment push against Hegseth.
Thomas Massie Wants to Impeach Pete Hegseth for 'High Crimes and Misdemeanors' — as Republican Declares Defense Sec. Has 'Abused His Powers'
Some of the articles of impeachment were related the conflict in Iran.
'60 Minutes' Is 'Dead,' Anonymous CBS Staffer Claims — As Show Is Accused of 'Propaganda' Following Pete Hegseth Interview
Pete Hegseth was interviewed to kick off the latest season.
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth Blocked From Punishing Mark Kelly Over Military Speech — After Defense Sec. Attempted to Censure Democratic Senator
Kelly had joined several Democratic lawmakers in a video telling members of the armed forces they could refuse unlawful orders.
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth Hit With Fresh Retaliation Allegation as Fired Stars and Stripes Boss Claims Critical Pentagon Coverage Was 'Real Reason' for Purge
Pentagon drama explodes as fired journalists accuse top brass of punishing independent reporting.
EXCLUSIVE: Coast Guard Contractor Fired Over Charlie Kirk Posts Scores Legal Victory Against Trump's DHS — as Judge Allows Lawsuit to Move Forward
Peter Souders claims posts about the late podcaster cost him his job.
'Despicable' Pete Hegseth Called Out for Speaking About Iran War During 9/11 Speech at Pentagon
President Trump also mentioned the war during his speech.
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth's Pentagon Forced Back Into Court Over Secret Evidence Used to Brand Drone Giant DJI a Chinese 'Military' Company
The Pentagon is in hot water after branding DJI a Chinese military company
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth Hit With Lawsuit Over Pentagon's Stunning Chinese Military Blacklist U-Turn
A chip-making giant is taking him and the Pentagon to court over a dramatic blacklist reversal.
Pete Hegseth Legal Victory: Stars and Stripes Staffers Lose Emergency Fight — But Could Still Gain Access to Pentagon Emails and Testimony
The outlet's journalists could still dig into internal communication.
Pete Hegseth's Team 'Actively Discussing a Run for President' Despite the Defense Sec.'s Abysmal Approval Ratings
The former Fox News personality's tenure as Defense Sec. has been controversial.
EXCLUSIVES: Pete Hegseth's Pentagon Hits Back at Stars and Stripes Journalists — and Denies Retaliation in Explosive Free-Speech Battle
Hegseth's Pentagon is pushing back against Stars and Stripes journalists in their explosive retaliation lawsuit.
