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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launches an appeal to overturn a court ruling that blocked punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for advising troops not to follow illegal orders, heightening a public clash over retired military free speech and fueling ongoing political contention.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly ordered the firing of Col. Dave Butler, the Army chief of staff’s top public affairs adviser and Milley’s former spokesman, in an unusual intervention by a secretary in an Army press office matter; officials say Butler’s termination followed articles that compared Hegseth unfavorably to Milley, highlighting a growing rift between Hegseth and Milley.
Saturday Night Live’s cold open satire features Trump officials defending ICE amid backlash over a fatal shooting (Renee Nicole Good), with Kristi Noem unapologetically backing ICE and Pete Hegseth touting American exceptionalism as a recruitment-style pitch, delivering a pointed parody of immigration policy and GOP messaging.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a SpaceX appearance to tout Grok, xAI’s AI, as a cornerstone of a GenAI.mil push to embed AI across Pentagon networks, promising “war-ready” capabilities and data access while arguing for mission-focused use—despite the article’s note of Grok’s controversial history with extremist content and criticisms of data-security concerns and opposition to “woke” constraints.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is issuing a letter of censure to Senator Mark Kelly over his participation in a video urging troops to resist illegal orders, leading to an investigation and potential demotion, amid political controversy and debates over military conduct and free speech.
A top aide to Hegseth, Buria, who has a military background and has clashed with other Pentagon officials, has been promoted to chief of staff amid ongoing internal conflicts and a search for new leadership, with the White House and Pentagon expressing pride in their team.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized cash bonuses of up to $25,000 for the top 15% of civilian employees in the Defense Department to recognize their outstanding contributions, amid efforts to reshape and reduce the civilian workforce.
The Senate approved a $901 billion defense bill, which includes provisions for increased troop pay, military aid to Ukraine, and oversight of military operations, notably demanding Defense Secretary Hegseth to release unedited videos of strikes near Venezuela, amid broader debates on military transparency and policy priorities.
The Senate passed a $901 billion defense bill that authorizes military funding, increases troop pay, and includes provisions for oversight of military actions near Venezuela, while also addressing issues like diversity cuts, climate programs, and war authorizations, amidst bipartisan support and some controversy over military transparency and strategic priorities.
Senator Mark Kelly criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's investigation into him, calling it performative and politically motivated, as the Pentagon escalates its review into Kelly over a video urging troops not to follow illegal orders, with Kelly alleging the investigation is an attempt to silence dissent among service members.
A Pentagon watchdog report found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked U.S. forces' safety by sharing sensitive military information on the Signal app, but the Pentagon claims he was exonerated and no classified information was shared.
The Pentagon's watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app to share sensitive military information about Yemen strikes posed security risks, violating Pentagon policy by using personal devices for official business, though he claimed the information was unclassified. The investigation was prompted by concerns over potential endangerment of US personnel and revealed that Hegseth shared detailed operational information in unsecured chats, raising questions about security protocols and accountability.
The Pentagon's inspector general found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated policies and potentially endangered troops by sharing sensitive military details from Yemen in a private Signal chat, which included classified information marked 'SECRET//NOFORN'. The report suggests that if intercepted, this information could have compromised U.S. military operations and personnel safety. Hegseth has not publicly commented on the findings.
A Pentagon inspector general report concluded that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked exposing sensitive information about a planned Yemen military strike by sharing it via Signal, which could have endangered U.S. troops, despite Hegseth's claims that the information was unclassified. The report highlights concerns over the handling of classified information and its potential security implications.
President Donald Trump held a Cabinet meeting at the White House on December 2, 2025, with key officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, amid scrutiny faced by Hegseth.