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Hegseth hints Pentagon could invade Greenland, Panama

Hegseth says Pentagon has many 'contingencies' in Greenland - including invading it

I sure as hell hope' the Pentagon does not have plans to invade Greenland, Rep. Mike Turner said. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would not deny it.

BBC · 1d

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 · 1d

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.

Marines, Pete Hegseth and House Armed Services Committee

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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.

When Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Tenure Started Going Sideways

The defense secretary annoyed Donald Trump with a favor for Elon Musk. Hegseth’s problems only grew from there.

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The unfortunate reason Hegseth still has an incomplete leadership team at the Pentagon

The search is on for qualified officials who are both MAGA-friendly and willing to work with an unqualified defense secretary ...

Raw Story on MSN3dOpinion

'Hasn't gotten it together': Analyst details dumpster fire of Hegseth's Pentagon

MSNBC political contributor Steve Benen argued in a new article that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "still hasn't gotten it ...

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Hegseth gets bipartisan pushback for defense spending strategy

Testimony comes after the Pentagon last month unveiled a “skinny budget” for fiscal 2026 with fewer details than typical.

Mediaite on MSN2d

‘Downright Un-American’: Top Democrat Rips Hegseth to His Face Over Signal Scandal, Personnel Issues

Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) issued a scathing rebuke of Pete Hegseth to his face, slamming him on everything from Pentagon ...

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Hegseth challenges China in its own backyard

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday in Singapore attempted to woo Asian defense leaders to Washington’s side as he ...

Devdiscourse3d

Lawmakers Challenge Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Over Troop Deployment and Budget Plans

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp questions from lawmakers over his decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles and the ...

Just The News3d

Pentagon budget lacks specificity as DOD living on funding from a full-year CR passed in March

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fielded questions from lawmakers repeatedly seeking specific funding targets and often left ...

PBS3d

WATCH: Lawmakers question Hegseth on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending

Pentagon learns from Ukraine but will cut funding Committee members pressed Hegseth on Ukraine’s surprise drone attack in early June that destroyed a large number of Russian bomber aircraft.

Military Times on MSN5d

Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to defend Trump’s defense budget plan

The defense secretary will be accompanied by Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine in his first post-confirmation testimony, ...

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