23 h. ago Flaring Iran nuclear crisis provides first major test for pivotal Trump trio

A trio of key Trump administration officials — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt — are in the midst of facing their first major foreign policy test in their high-profile admin roles.

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42 h. ago Democratic senators hammer Hegseth as he trades barbs with them during testy hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth snapped back at female Democratic senators, at one point telling one that her "time was up," as he was grilled at a congressional hearing.

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3 d. ago US deploying more defensive capabilities to Middle East, defense secretary says

US deploying more defensive capabilities to Middle East, defense secretary says  Reuters

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7 d. ago Democrat grills Hegseth on whether he'll take 'accountability' for Signal chat once DOD IG report drops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning from Rep. Moulton regarding potential disclosure of classified information about F-18 launch times for Houthi strikes on Signal.

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7 d. ago Trump warns Israel strike on Iran 'could happen' amid Middle East evacuation, nuclear negotiations

IAEA declares Iran in breach of non-proliferation obligations as U.S. embassy in Iraq orders partial evacuation, while Defense Secretary Hegseth suggests Iran is moving toward nuclear weapons capability.

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7 d. ago California Dem tells Hegseth he's an 'embarrassment' to the US, should 'get the hell out' of the DOD

Tensions erupted on Capitol Hill as Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Calif., told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to 'get the hell out' of the Defense Department.

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8 d. ago Watch Live: Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine Testify in House Hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine testify before the House Armed Services Committee on Thursday, June 12. The post Watch Live: Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine Testify in House Hearing appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Music icon Brian Wilson's death evokes heartfelt celebrity tributes from John Stamos, daughter Carnie Wilson

Celebrities took to social media to pay tribute to Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, whose family announced his death at age 82 Wednesday.

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8 d. ago McConnell Tells Hegseth U.S. Reputation Is at Stake in Ukraine War

A testy exchange between a senator who strongly supports Ukraine aid and the defense secretary revealed a deepening split among G.O.P. officials on the war.

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8 d. ago Hegseth spars with Senate Democrats over Marine deployment to LA anti

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stood by the Trump administration's National Guard federalization and U.S. Marines deployment to the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots.

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9 d. ago Watch Live: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Testifies Before Senate

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, June 11. The post Watch Live: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Testifies Before Senate appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 d. ago Hegseth asserts Trump can send troops anywhere to protect ICE agents making raids

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says President Trump has the right to send troops to "any state, in any jurisdiction in the country,"

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9 d. ago Top House Democrat grills Hegseth on submarine spending plans: 'Give us the details'

Rep. Rosa DeLauro confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the nation's shipbuilding capacity, claiming the Pentagon had long failed to inform Congress of its plan to address shortfalls.

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9 d. ago Hegseth defends National Guard LA deployments, says ICE agents must be protected

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forcefully defended the deployment of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles during a hearing on Tuesday.

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9 d. ago WATCH: Hegseth, congresswoman spar over cost of Marine deployment to LA

Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the cost of the deployment of troops to Los Angeles as part of a crackdown on Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests.

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9 d. ago Trump admin live updates: Hegseth defends National Guard, Marine deployment to LA

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is back in the spotlight as he testifies before a House panel amid the LA protests and continued fallout over his use of Signal.

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1 week ago Hegseth hearing live updates: Hegseth testifying amid LA protests, Signal fallout

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is back in the spotlight as he testifies before a House panel amid the LA protests and continued fallout over his use of Signal.

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1 week ago Hegseth to testify on Capitol Hill as Dem calls Marine deployment to LA ‘outrageous’

Pete Hegseth will testify before a House panel on Tuesday, his first time on Capitol Hill as defense secretary and as Marines are being sent to Los Angeles.

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1 week ago How Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is taking the U.S. back 50 years | Opinion

How Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is taking the U.S. back 50 years | Opinion  The State

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1 week ago Gavin Newsom: California Suing Trump for 'Illegal' Deployment of National Guard

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced his plans to sue the Trump administration for "illegally act[ing] to federalize the National Guard" to contain the Los Angeles anti-deportation riots, accusing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of being "in over his head." The post Gavin Newsom: California Suing Trump for ‘Illegal’ Deployment of National Guard appeared first on Breitbart.

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