Defense Secretary

WION News examines whether Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) can conduct military operations against Yemen's Houthi rebels without continued American military backing, including air defense systems, weapons supplies, and US intelligence support. The analysis frames this question against the backdrop of evolving US-Saudi...

Israel is holding parliamentary elections, with DW News reporting that major issues include political accountability for the October 7, 2023 attacks, mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox men, and burden-sharing in national defense. According to DW News, debate over Benjamin Netanyahu is a focal point of...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that the execution of the convicted Fort Hood mass shooter would be livestreamed, according to CNN reporting. The announcement caught Pentagon and Army officials off guard, per three sources familiar with the matter cited by CNN. The report documents...

President Donald Trump has selected Katie Zacharia as his new White House press secretary, according to CNN's Kevin Liptak. Zacharia previously worked briefly at the Department of Homeland Security and has been active as a conservative commentator.

ABC News reports on three major developing stories as of October 8, 2026: Hurricane Isaias is moving toward the Gulf Coast with millions evacuating and officials warning of long-duration power outages. Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech in Athens addressing Trump administration foreign policy priorities, including calls for strengthened U.S.-Europe cooperation and criticism of Iran's government. The source characterizes the speech as blending campaign messaging with diplomatic statements, framing it as an effort...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to comment on allegations that U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle solicited cash in exchange for access to the Trump administration, according to C-SPAN reporting from Athens. Rubio told reporters that responding to every claim without advance warning is...

Martin Kao, former CEO of defense contractor Navatek, told FBI investigators in late 2024 that his company won millions in federal contracts by funding campaigns of powerful politicians, with Collins as Navatek's most important patron. FBI agents had gathered sufficient evidence to launch a sweeping...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered remarks Wednesday before the Acropolis in Athens, arguing that Western nations have become ashamed of their history and the qualities that made them powerful. According to Rubio, the West has weakened its militaries and surrendered too much sovereignty to...

A New York Times investigation examines a multi-million dollar agreement signed by the Department of Homeland Security to purchase five aircraft from a company owned by a political donor, occurring during the final hours of Secretary Kristi Noem's tenure.

President Trump announced a major defense investment at Sparrows Point Shipyard in Baltimore on Tuesday, declaring the construction of a new shipyard to manufacture components for Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines. Trump described it as "the largest new shipyard in the United States" and stated that...

Israel's economy has demonstrated resilience during its ongoing conflict that began in October 2023, with defense exports increasing 130% between 2020 and 2025, positioning the country among global leaders in high-tech goods and services exports. According to ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta's analysis, Israel's established tech...

According to More Perfect Union, research scientist Chris Jones has documented that Iowa's cancer rates are growing faster than anywhere else in the United States, and his investigation points to industrial agriculture pig farming as the likely culprit. Jones is now running for Iowa Agriculture...

In a segment aired by 60 Minutes, Senator Thom Tillis addressed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's approach to Iran policy, offering a congressional perspective on the Trump administration's strategy toward the country.