Firing of Joint Chiefs Chairman and Others Draws Criticism
Democratic lawmakers and retired military officers expressed concern about the politicization of the military under President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Norton calls for permanent end to helicopter flights for VIPs after deadly DCA midair collision
Eleanor Holmes Norton sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Tuesday urging him to consider a permanent ban.
Trump abruptly fires Joint Chiefs Chairman, other top Pentagon leaders
Donald Trump announced General CQ Brown was fired as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also issued a slew of firings of top military leaders.
Trump ousts Joint Chiefs chairman, other leaders in major Pentagon shake-up
The Navy’s top admiral and a senior Air Force general also were dismissed as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth moves to align the military with Trump’s agenda.
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Pentagon Plans $50B Budget Cuts to Fund Trump's Defense Priorities
The Pentagon has ordered military leaders to identify $50 billion in budget cuts for fiscal year 2026 to redirect funds toward President Donald Trumps national defense priorities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth aims
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Trump Replaces Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
A follow-up statement from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated a desire to replace other senior officials.
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Trump’s Defense Secretary Gives Pentagon Days to Plan for Massive Cuts
Donald Trump’s gutting of the federal government is coming to the Department of Defense. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has told DOD and military leaders to make plans for cutting 8 percent of the defense budget for each of the next five years,
Gen. Brown was more qualified for his job than Hegseth is for his
He was an outstanding leader whose firing was demanded by Pete Hegseth before the Fox News host became secretary of defense.
In general, a major shakeup at the Pentagon is admiral
President Trump and his defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, have outraged the Beltway by dismissing top generals, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Q. Brown. Also ousted were the chief of the Navy and the vice chief of the Air Force,
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused cyber offensive against Russia
Multiple U.S. officials tell CBS News that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a directive to U.S. Cyber Command last month to pause planning against Russia, including provocative offensive cyber operations.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the DOD's civilian federal workforce must respond to DOGE's productivity emails
The Defense Department initially told employees to "pause any response" to OPM's request for a list of their work accomplishments.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders a halt to offensive cyber operations against Russia
Russia has intensified cyber operations against Ukraine and NATO countries, according to previous U.S. intelligence and private sector reports.