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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.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a controversial second strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, claiming he did not see survivors and citing the 'fog of war,' amid calls for investigation into potential war crimes and extrajudicial killings.
An investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app has concluded, with classified findings sent to lawmakers. The probe focused on a Signal chat involving Hegseth and other security officials discussing a 2025 Yemen military strike, which Hegseth and his team claimed was unclassified. The findings are expected to be released soon, amid ongoing debates over the classification and handling of sensitive military information.
President Trump defended Defense Secretary Hegseth amid reports that he ordered a second lethal strike on a Caribbean drug boat, which reportedly killed survivors, sparking congressional investigations and accusations of war crimes.
President Trump expressed confidence that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not order the killing of a boat crew suspected of drug smuggling in the Caribbean, amid reports of a second strike after initial attack survivors.