Pete Hegseth appoints Elon Musk to US taskforce on future of warfare A year after his explosive tenure at Doge, the SpaceX CEO is back in the Trump administration’s good graces The Guardian - US · Sep 30
Pete Hegseth’s War Daddy-sermon about killing and Jesus was truly eye-opening ANALYSIS: An energized, wide-eyed Hegseth claimed the entire free press is committing treason before suggesting that more Christian chaplains in the military might help them build killing drones and achieve more ‘lethality’, writes Holly Baxter The Independent UK · Sep 30
Hegseth's Biggest Pentagon Cut Yet: 20% of General Slots Gone by Next Year Hegseth announces a 20% cut to general officer positions at Quantico. Here's what the real numbers say — and what critics warn it could cost. Latin Times · Sep 30
Pete Hegseth’s New Field Manual: What does Pete Hegseth's 144-page military manual reveal about his vision for U.S. forces? Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided a 144-page field manual to service members at Quantico. This manual includes transcripts of his speeches and a message from President Donald Trump. Trump emphasized that troops will not be sent into unnecessary conflicts or 'dumb Wars.' Hegseth also announced plans to reduce the number… The Economic Times · Sep 30
Pentagon’s Hegseth says 20 percent of US generals, admirals cut, ‘no fatties, no trannies’ US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that his department had cut 20 percent of US admirals, generals and officers who did not fit his vision. "Simple translation of that: no fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals. Just warriors – just tough, ready, committed troops,"… France 24 · Sep 30
Hegseth confirms US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 30
Hegseth confirms that the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the U.S. military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals The Independent UK · Sep 30
Hegseth’s new ‘field manual’ for troops is filled with his speeches and Trump promising not to fight ‘dumb wars’ The 144-page manual was handed out ahead of Hegseth’s ‘State of the Force’ address The Independent UK · Sep 30
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth’s finances revealed: Bitcoin (BTC USD), more than $1 million in one bank account, retirement assets, stock sales and ETF purchases Pete Hegseth has reported significant financial assets in his latest disclosure for 2025. His holdings include Bitcoin valued between $16,000 and $65,000 alongside a bank account exceeding $1 million. Additionally, Hegseth and his wife have reported five retirement accounts worth approximately $2.05 million to $4.35 million. The Economic Times · Sep 30
Hegseth’s 20% Pentagon cut explained: Why plans to slash general and admiral positions may not mean hundreds of senior officers are losing their jobs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to reduce military positions reserved for generals and admirals by 20% by 2027. This initiative aims to streamline the Pentagon's senior leadership structure and enhance operational efficiency. The reductions may involve both eliminating positions and downgrading some ranks to lower positions. The plan builds on… The Economic Times · Sep 30
Pete Hegseth Blocks New Civilian Faculty Tenure at Military Academies to Refocus on 'Warfighting' Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed service academies to stop granting tenure to newly appointed civilian professors; military education should focus more closely on combat preparation International Business Times UK · Sep 30
US Army Prepares for Potential Executions as Defence Secretary Vows 'Justice Without Delays' The US Army has prepared contingency plans for the possible executions of four prisoners on military death row, but says it has received no specific presidential order to proceed. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
Pete Hegseth sparks chaos at Pentagon with massive purge of top military brass IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 30
Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military's general and admiral ranks Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to announce further cuts to the number of generals and admirals in the military The Independent UK · Sep 29
The Economic Times · Sep 29 Major Pentagon shake-up: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces 20% cut to general and admiral positions in Pentagon overhaul Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is gearing up to unveil a pivotal update involving a significant cutback in the number of high-ranking admirals and generals, an effort meant to refine leadership across U.S. military branches. Troops will be expected to meet defined performance metrics prior to the upcoming address, stirring worries…
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Military academies won't give tenure to civilian faculty, Hegseth says The Defense Department has decided to stop appointing civilians as tenured faculty at U.S. military academies
International Business Times UK · Sep 29 Hegseth Doubles Target for Top Military Posts to 20%, but Says Cuts Are Not 'Slash-And-Burn' US War Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce a 20% reduction in posts reserved for generals and admirals, with the changes due to take full effect by January 2027.
We Got This Covered · Sep 29 Pete Hegseth facing stiff GOP resistance as he fights for ‘massive increase’ in military budget, ‘A real standoff with the military caught in the middle’ "He’s lost my confidence."
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Pete Hegseth faces Republican opposition to his $1.5 trillion military fund bid IN FULL
The Guardian - US · Sep 29 Supreme court allows Trump to temporarily resume deporting people to third countries – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Mounting GOP anger at Hegseth could hamper his $1.5T bid for military funds, report says Republicans unhappy with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war and Pentagon turmoil – and could block mammoth budget request as a result
The Times of India · Sep 29 US military to guard midterms after Trump gutted agency that protects elections The National Security Agency and other military cyber units have long assisted with monitoring election infrastructure and defending it against possible hacking attempts. Election systems were designated as “critical infrastructure” in 2017, paving the way for greater federal cybersecurity support. Hegseth's announcement comes weeks before Election Day on November 3,…
The Guardian - US · Sep 28 Trump and Hegseth want men to take risky testosterone boosters. It’s all based on shoddy science Hoping to win back male voters, the Trump White House is pushing the regressive idea that one hormone could be a magic elixir of masculinity
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Iran-US war latest: Trump denies offering Tehran sanctions relief to rein in its nuclear programme Trump insists US will win its war in Iran ‘very soon’ as mediators hold fresh round of peace talks in New York
International Business Times UK · Sep 26 Hegseth Accused of Politicising Military Voting With Midterm Message Highlighting Democratic Cities: 'Incredibly Unethical' US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has urged military commanders to encourage service members to vote, prompting criticism over references to heavily Democratic cities.