#Pete Hegseth
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PoliticsPope Leo XIV Condemns Death Penalty as 'Inadmissible' Amid US Controversy Over Livestreamed Execution
Pope Leo XIV has declared the death penalty 'inadmissible' as the US faces widespread criticism over plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad.
PoliticsUS Lawmakers Slam Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Plan to Livestream Nidal Hasan's Execution
US lawmakers and the United Nations have strongly condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's controversial plan to livestream the execution of former Army Major Nidal Hasan.
PoliticsPentagon Announces Public Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan's Firing Squad Execution
The Pentagon has announced it will livestream the December 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan at Fort Hood, Texas, following an order by President Donald Trump.
Breaking NewsTrump Orders Historic Live-Broadcast Firing Squad Execution for Fort Hood Gunman Nidal Hasan
Former US Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan will be executed by a firing squad in a live-broadcast event ordered by President Donald Trump following his 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage.
PoliticsUS Military Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in the Caribbean Leaves Four Dead
A recent US military strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean has left four people dead, bringing the total death toll under Operation Southern Spear to at least 235.
PoliticsUS Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier Near Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict and Stalled Diplomacy
The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier and thousands of additional troops to the region around Iran as the conflict enters its eighth month. The military buildup coincides with stalled diplomatic efforts and new economic sanctions against Tehran.
PoliticsTrump Hints at Potential US Strike on Iran as Military Leaders Declare Capability Gains
US President Donald Trump warns that the country must make a deal with Iran or face military strikes, while US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth highlights extensive damage to Iranian forces.
PoliticsPentagon Establishes Autonomous Warfare Command and Secures Massive Funding for Drone Development
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the formation of Autonomous Warfare Command and a massive budget increase for drone development during a speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
PoliticsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Announces 20% Reduction in General and Admiral Ranks
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to cut general and admiral positions by 20 percent by January 2027, drawing criticism from lawmakers amid ongoing military restructuring.
PoliticsInside Influencers Logan and Jake Paul's Controversial Pentagon Visit with Pete Hegseth
Influencers Logan and Jake Paul faced backlash following their recent visit to the Pentagon to meet with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The appearance drew criticism from various figures while continuing a long-standing tradition of celebrity visits to military headquarters.
PoliticsGaza Building Collapse Leaves At Least 10 Dead and Dozens Missing as Republican Forces Congress to Vote on Pete Hegseth Impeachment
A building collapse in Gaza leaves at least 10 dead and dozens missing, while Congress faces an impeachment vote on Pete Hegseth pushed by Republican forces.
PoliticsRepublican Congressman Thomas Massie Moves to Impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Over Iran Conflict
US Representative Thomas Massie has introduced a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing unauthorized military actions and disregard for civilian casualties in the Iran conflict.
EconomyUS Expenses in Iran Conflict Reach $38 Billion, Congressional Budget Office Report Reveals
A new Congressional Budget Office report reveals the Iran war has cost the US at least $38 billion, with monthly expenses projected at $3 billion if fighting continues.
PoliticsInside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Push to Showcase a Dramatic Iran Rescue on '60 Minutes'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and political appointees pushed for downed F-15 crew members to be featured in a '60 Minutes' report, despite initial reservations from the airmen and military officials.
PoliticsInside the Pentagon Polygraph Crackdown: Why the Trump Administration is Targeting Staff Over Weapons Leaks
The Trump administration has ordered dozens of Pentagon officials to undergo polygraph tests amid an investigation into suspected leaks regarding US weapons stockpiles in the Middle East. The rare crackdown reflects growing tension between military leadership and the media over national security information.
PoliticsPentagon Subjects Dozens of US Military Staff to Polygraphs Over Media Leaks
Investigators have subjected about 50 members of the US military's Joint Staff to polygraph tests following unauthorised media leaks regarding dwindling US ammunition reserves.
PoliticsRepublican Senator Thom Tillis Urges President Trump to Dismiss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Amid Iran War
US Senator Thom Tillis has urged President Donald Trump to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing severe mismanagement and a growing leadership void during the war with Iran.
PoliticsInside Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Purges: The Strategic and Cultural Overhaul of the US Military
The ongoing departure of top military officials and civilian leaders under US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has raised concerns among experts regarding military readiness and strategic modernization.
PoliticsUS Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll Resigns Amid Pentagon Tensions, Reports Reveal
US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has reportedly resigned following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
EconomyTrump Announces Massive US-Venezuela Oil Deal to Revive Energy Sector and Lower Gas Prices
President Donald Trump announced a historic agreement giving the United States majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves to lower gas prices and revitalize the OPEC nation's economy.
PoliticsFired Stars and Stripes Journalists Sue Pentagon Over Alleged First Amendment Violations
Three former Stars and Stripes journalists have filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of Defense, alleging their terminations violated their First Amendment rights and threatened the newspaper's editorial independence.
TechnologyUS Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon's Unlawful Blacklisting of AI Developer Anthropic
A US judge has blocked the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic, ruling that the Department of Defense acted unlawfully when it designated the company a national security risk.
PoliticsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Refuses to Rule Out Military Force in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the Trump administration will not rule out military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz or Iran following a series of heavy economic sanctions.
PoliticsStars and Stripes Publisher Resigns Amid Clashes with Pentagon Over Editorial Control
The longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes has resigned following disagreements with the Defense Department over editorial control and coverage of military morale.