Hegseth blocks release of boat-strike video
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The secretary and Sen. Kelly jousted over the 'illegal orders' video that is part of a pending review by the Pentagon.
The Pentagon has released plenty of video clips that show American missiles blowing boats suspected of carrying drugs out of the water. But the “double tap” strike on Sept. 2 is being kept under wraps.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced this week that he wants to reform the military chaplain program to strip "secular humanism" out of the messaging. "Our chaplains are chaplains, not emotional support officers,
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details on his plan. But he said the military was alienating soldiers by treating clergy as therapists.
President Donald Trump’s promise to send 1.45 million US troops a “warrior dividend” worth $1,776 will be tax-free, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday — an unusual maneuver that was previewed in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” when it became law last summer.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth introduced monthly worship services at the Pentagon. He wants to reject 'secular humanism' and 'new age notions.'
The defense bill includes a provision to limit Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel budget if he doesn't provide Congress with unedited videos of military boat strikes.
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and War Secretary Pete Hegseth exchanged barbs behind closed doors Tuesday over the Pentagon’s escalating “misconduct” review into the retired Navy combat veteran. The encounter came during a classified all-senators briefing at the Capitol on recent U.