Hegseth reportedly had unsecured internet line in office for Signal
Hegseth reportedly had an internet connection that bypassed Pentagon security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal app on a personal computer.
By Tara Copp, AP
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Hegseth changes Pentagon green room into impromptu makeup studio
The space has long been used as a green room for visiting officials and spokespersons, the Pentagon said.
Hegseth vows US will ‘take back’ Panama canal from Chinese influence
Panama's president has denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that America is literally retaking the canal.
Top general recommends US maintain current troop levels in Europe
The commander's comments come amid concerns from Congress that the Pentagon is considering reducing the number of U.S. troops on the continent.
Trump promises $1 trillion in defense spending for next year
Trump's plan for a huge increase in defense spending next fiscal year would mean billions more for equipment and training.
Top US admiral at NATO removed amid Trump’s growing military firings
Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield represented the U.S. in NATO's Military Commission, the alliance's leading military board.
Hegseth to visit Panama as Trump says US is ‘reclaiming’ its canal
The Trump administration has discussed the Panama Canal as part of its goal to expand America's territory.
Watchdog to investigate Hegseth’s sharing of airstrike info on Signal
The Defense Inspector General's Office will look into whether the defense secretary improperly shared sensitive information on the commercial app.
Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge
Academy officials were told to review the library late last week, and an initial search had identified about 900 books for a closer look.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
In first, Hegseth to skip multinational meeting on Ukraine support
The April 11 meeting will mark the first time the coalition will gather without America’s secretary of defense participating.
How Trump’s team flipped on bombing the Houthis
“Whether we’re going to make the Houthis cry for mercy anytime soon is extremely unlikely,” one expert on Yemen said.
Pentagon to offer new round of voluntary resignations, retirements
The Defense Department is going to offer a new round of voluntary resignations and retirements to the civilian workforce, but details are slim.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press