Pete Hegseth

US appeals court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of AI startup Anthropic

Anthropic says the Pentagon’s designation of the company as a national security supply chain risk has cost it billions of dollars in lost business. Anthropic refused to allow its products to be used for autonomous weapons or mass surveillance.

Top NATO commander joins briefing on review of US defence engagement in Europe

FILE PHOTO: A worker sets the stage with U.S. flags before U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media on the day of a NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo

Pentagon to proceed with controversial testosterone testing after pause

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has promoted the use of testosterone to improve military readiness, first announced the screening mandate in July.

US Republican lawmaker seeks Hegseth’s impeachment over Iran

U.S. Representative Thomas Massie speaks with a reporter after introducing a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in connection with the US conflict with Iran, on the floor of the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Sept 15, 2026.

US Army Secretary Driscoll tenders resignation, source says

U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll testifies during a U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S, May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

US Army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after clashes with Pete Hegseth

Dan Driscoll’s Pentagon departure means that the Army will be left with no Senate-confirmed leadership.

It’s ‘very early’ to talk about a Hegseth 2028 presidential campaign, says Trump

US President Donald Trump listens as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a cabinet meeting on Jul 31.

Trump says US is taking control of some of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves

Washington has been trying to secure a stable flow of Venezuelan crude for US refineries.

Stars and Stripes journalists sue US Defence Department over firing

Stars and Stripes is partially funded by the US Defence Department but has long maintained editorial independence.

Pentagon's NATO review preparing troop options for Hegseth by November 6

FILE PHOTO: The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. October 9, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

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