Pete Hegseth
Trump, Hegseth deny concerns of poor conditions, low morale reported aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
US President Donald Trump that the over-260-day deployment was “not nearly long enough” when asked by reporters if he believed the deployment had gone on too long.
US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, raising supply concerns for future hostilities - report
CENTCOM refutes reports of sailors jumping from USS Lincoln as conditions aboard face scrutiny
Russia, China could take advantage of low US weapons stockpiles to start war with America - NYT
Pentagon orders plan for rapid weapons production as US munitions stockpiles dwindle - report
Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg wrote that industry leaders had 21 days to present plans to “drive significantly faster, more aggressive delivery schedules and/or increased production."
US weapons shortages could leave America vulnerable to China, historian warns
Barda pointed to reported shortages in US military stockpiles and the amount of time that could be required to replenish key weapons systems.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'sort of open right now,' believes Iran 'can't go much longer'
On Wednesday, the White House refuted reports that Trump and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had argued about a lack of munitions in the wake of the war with Iran.
Trump says he is happy with Hegseth after ‘treasonous’ reports of fight over munitions shortages
Trump also pushed back on the report in a previous post on Truth Social on Wednesday, writing that the US has "massive amounts of 'munitions.'"
Trump clashes with Hegseth over munition shortages, slams 'communist' El-Sayed
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Donald Trump unaware of US munitions shortage, prompting Camp David clash with Hegseth - report
The White House issued a statement from Trump, saying the US had “far more munitions than anyone in the world" and "far more than we need."
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Senators Cotton, Fetterman during visit to Washington
"You’ve been a great, great friend of Israel, none better," Netanyahu told Cotton. "And I know you’re a champion of the Israel-American alliance, which enhances the security of both our countries."
Hegseth asks Congress for $1.5 trillion defense budget as Iran war costs continue to climb
"Not funding this department at $1.5 trillion, I believe, is the greatest threat that our nation faces," Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee.
US CENTCOM strikes Iran, marking the eleventh consecutive night of bombardment
"The strikes are designed to continue degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," the US Central Command said in a statement on X.
Netanyahu will not be arrested while visiting US, Trump says following Mamdani's comments
Trump was referring to comments made by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who told the NYT that Netanyahu belongs in the Hague, and that he is investigating arresting the PM at the UN General Assembly.
