Pete Hegseth

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks in a video statement in Arlington, Virginia, US. Nov. 5

Pentagon Pete Ramps Up Military Force in Trump’s ‘Safe’ D.C.

The president has repeatedly declared victory over crime in the capital. Now his Pentagon chief is sending in Humvees, military trucks, and boats.

Briana Charles

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 29: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth attends a Halloween event hosted by first lady Melania Trump at the White House on October 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. The President and first lady welcomed families to the annual trick-or-treat celebration on the White House grounds. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

Pentagon Pete Enlists Daddy in Fight to Save His Job

The Defense secretary has been doing a lot of defending lately.

William Vaillancourt

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Loser Trump Plots Vicious Bloodbath of Top Goons: Author

Michael Wolff reveals which of Trump’s top aides could be headed for the chopping block after Tuesday’s election wipeout

William Vaillancourt

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks at U.S. President Donald Trump as he holds a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

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Pentagon Pete Sucks Up to Trump in Wild Bid to Save His Skin

Hegseth launched into an erratic monologue defending the Iran war and singing Trump’s praises as rumors of his ouster swirl.

Erkki Forster

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Pentagon Launches Wild New Gambit to Avoid Facing Reporters

The Department of Defense hasn’t held a live press briefing in six months.

Vic Verbalaitis

A photo illustration of Pete Hegseth standing over a hole being sawed open.

Trump Plots Secret Move to Dump Hegseth and Save Face

The president has several options when it comes to his embattled Pentagon chief.

David Gardner