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War in Ukraine
Hegseth Did Not Notify White House Before Halting Ukraine Weapons, Sources Say
The unexpected move triggered confusion across the administration and left officials scrambling to explain the pause to Congress and the Ukrainian government.
July 9, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘We Have To’ – Trump Says US Will Send More Defensive Weapons to Ukraine
US President orders advisers to explore ways to expedite air defenses, sources tell Kyiv Post. One analyst says delivering everything promised by Biden “would be a good start.” Pentagon confirms.
July 8, 2025
Iran
‘Low-Level Loser’ Leaks That US Strikes on Iran Did Not Destroy Their Targets
Two intelligence officials briefed on the battle damage assessment of strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities said the stockpiles of enriched uranium likely were not destroyed.
June 25, 2025
Israel
US Explains Why Defenses for Ukraine Sent to Israel Instead
“It’s a different landscape in defense these days,” said Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, who claimed that the reason for the redirection was to protect Americans and US assets.
June 16, 2025
NATO
Trump Quietly OKs Another $30M Arms Transfer for Ukraine
The move came as US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wrapped up his multi-day testimony binge on Capitol Hill during which he clashed with lawmakers over the administration’s Ukraine policy.
June 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Russia Must Be Stopped!’ Bipartisan Lawmakers Clash With Pentagon Head Over Ukraine
Secretary Hegseth denies reports he halted Pentagon cyber ops against the Kremlin while trying to defend Trump White House pro-Russian policies vs the US bipartisan pro-Ukrainian stance.
June 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Putin Is The Aggressor,’ Hegseth Says, as Senators Chide Him Over Ukraine
Pentagon chief, under fire from lawmakers, appeared to admit that his department diverted thousands of anti-drone missiles originally intended for Ukraine to US forces in the Middle East.
June 11, 2025
Ukraine
Trump Waffles on Military Budget for Ukraine as Hegseth Signals Reduction in Tiny $300M Program
Congressional Democrats rage against Pentagon head for “turning back on allies, such as Ukraine.” Military analyst highlights need for Trump’s team to submit supplemental request on Ukraine funding.
June 11, 2025
Drones
Pentagon Diverts Critical Counter-UAV Components From Ukraine to US Forces
WSJ says by redirecting key anti-drone technology to US forces, the Trump administration has signaled further reductions in US support for Ukraine – a move that has angered Congress.
June 5, 2025
White House
Trump’s White House Blindsided by Hegseth’s Halt to Ukraine Aid, Report Says
New report details “haphazard policy-making” on Ukraine and “unclear” command structure within the Trump administration.
May 8, 2025
Security
Hegseth Found Using ‘Dirty Internet’ Connection
The latest setback for the embattled US Defense Secretary centers on his use of an insecure web connection, as one of his top advisers is sent packing, leaving a leadership void in the Pentagon.
April 25, 2025
NATO
‘I Don’t See US Withdrawing From Peace Discussions,’ NATO Chief Says After Meeting With Trump Cabinet
“We all agree in NATO that Russia is a long-term threat to NATO territory, to the whole of the Euro-Atlantic territory,“ Rutte told reporters, adding that he “doesn’t know” if Putin wants peace.
April 25, 2025
White House
Will Hegseth Get the Elbow?
The White House is reportedly eyeing a replacement for the Pentagon chief following yet more reports that he leaked operational details in private chats contrary to security protocols.
April 22, 2025
US
US Defense Chief Shared Sensitive Information in Second Signal Chat: US media
Hegseth accused of more security breaches.
April 21, 2025
NATO
Most US Army Troops to ‘Stay Where They Are’ in Europe, Top General Says
Despite the shuffle of US soldiers from the current Polish logistics hub supplying Ukraine, the move doesn’t signal a withdrawal of troops from Europe amid fears of Trump downsizing the US presence.
April 9, 2025
Ukraine
Hegseth to Join Ramstein Meeting on Ukraine Support After All, By Video Call
A Pentagon official said the US defense chief would attend the meeting remotely following reports that he would boycott the meeting for the first time ever.
April 8, 2025