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Hegseth hints Pentagon could invade Greenland, Panama

Hegseth says the Pentagon has contingency plans to invade Greenland if necessary

Democratic members of the House Armed Services Committee repeatedly got into heated exchanges with Hegseth, with some of the toughest lines of questioning coming from military veterans.

BBC · 4h

Watch: Hegseth suggests Pentagon has 'contingency' plans to take Greenland by force

The US defense secretary appeared to acknowledge incidental plans also exist for Panama, but avoided giving direct confirmation.

Newsweek on MSN · 8h

Pete Hegseth won't deny Pentagon has plans for Greenland, Panama invasions

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would not deny that the Pentagon has plans for a possible military invasion of Greenland and Panama when pressed by Republican and Democratic lawmakers during a Congressional hearing on Thursday.

Pete Hegseth, Dem and Sen. Jack Reed

The Washington Post on MSN · 2h

Hegseth, Democrats accuse the other of politicizing military

At a House hearing with Pete Hegseth, members of both parties faulted the other’s principles for threating the military’s nonpartisan role in U.S. society.

MSNBC · 1d

“Excuse me": Dem Sen. and Army vet Clashes with Hegseth Over military in L.A.

Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and Army veteran questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the administration deploying the National Guard and the Marines to Los Angeles. Hegseth defends the operation while Reed calls it “illegal.

Fox News · 1d

Hegseth, Dem senator spar over Marine deployment to LA riots

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back against criticism from Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., who claimed during a Senate Appropriations Committee that Marines deploying to Los Angeles anti-ICE riots jeopardizes military readiness.

Los Angeles, Pete Hegseth and Troop deployment

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Hegseth defends use of troops to protect immigration raids in Los Angeles

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended his decision to order troops to provide security during federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, telling senators on Wednesday it’s about “maintaining law and order.”

NBC News · 1d

Senators press Hegseth on Russia-Ukraine war, deployment of troops to Los Angeles

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remained defiant on the administration's response to immigration protests in Los Angeles during a second day of Senate testimony. NBC News’ Courtney Kube details some tense exchanges between Hegseth and senators.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Troop deployment to Los Angeles about maintaining law and order, Pentagon chief says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the deployment of thousands of troops to Los Angeles was about maintaining law and order as federal agents do their job. "The mission in Los Angeles

Marines, Pete Hegseth and House Armed Services Committee

LA Times on MSN · 16h

Hegseth refuses to commit to following possible court order on Marine deployment

Several California Democrats questioned Hegseth about the immigration raids that have roiled Los Angeles, the federal commandeering of the state's National Guard and the deployment of Marines.

POLITICO on MSN · 9h

Hegseth won’t commit to obeying courts on Marines in Los Angeles

The Defense secretary declined to say whether the Pentagon would comply with any judicial order blocking Trump’s domestic troop deployment.

Newsweek on MSN · 9h

Pete Hegseth reacts to following court orders over Marines in LA

President Trump has deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles in response to protests over deportations.

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Hegseth won't say he'll respect ruling on LA deployment as hearing looms: Live updates

Gavin Newsom's motion for a temporary restraining order that would limit the activities of 4,000 National Guard members and ...

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Hegseth defends military involvement in LA protests as defense secretary faces questions over costs and authority

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday strongly defended the Trump administration’s military response to protests in ...

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Hegseth authorizes voluntary departure of military dependents from across Middle East amid rising tensions

Secretary Hegseth has authorized the voluntary departure of U.S. military dependents from CENTCOM locations amid rising ...

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Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been met with sharp questions and criticism by lawmakers who demanded details on his moves ...

Hegseth Delivers Banalities Instead of Budget Details in Senate Testimony

Lawmakers criticized the absence of specifics offered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a hearing that touched on the ...

McConnell Tells Hegseth America’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 ...

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White House struggles to hire senior advisers to Pete Hegseth

At least three people have turned down potential roles working for the defense secretary and former Fox News host. Supporters ...

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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 ...

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Hegseth in Angry Clashes Over Eye-Watering Bill for L.A. Troops

While Hegseth blasted Newsom and accused him of failing to “protect his people,” the governor has sued the Trump ...

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Hegseth back in the spotlight with series of Capitol Hill hearings

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth heads to Capitol Hill for a series of Congressional hearings over the next week that are ...

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Hegseth hints Pentagon could invade Greenland, Panama

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