Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says US ‘can’t stop everything’ that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged Wednesday that some Iranian air attacks may still hit their targets even as he ...

Press Secretary Goes Off On CNN After Kaitlan Collins Challenges Pete Hegseth’s Claim That Media Spotlight Military Tragedy To Hurt Trump

Kaitlan Collins asked Karoline Leavitt about the defense secretary's claim that the media spotlight troop deaths to make ...
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US Defense Secretary’s Media Remarks on Rules of Engagement

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commented at a news conference on March 2, 2026, about “stupid rules of engagement,” suggesting that they may interfere with “fight[ing] to win.” These remarks are ...
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Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new ‘pledge’ for reporters at the Pentagon

The Pentagon will drastically change its rules for journalists who cover the Department of Defense, two U.S. officials who are not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to NPR Friday. The move drew ...
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Kingsley Wilson roasted online as 'Karoline Leavitt in a wig' after press briefing

The U.S. Department of Defense Press Secretary, Kingsley Wilson, recently held a press conference to address the current controversy surrounding the Caribbean boat strikes. However, she instead ...