‘Absolute idiot’: Hegseth faces criticism after vowing no limits in Iran war

Pete Hegseth dismissed concerns about following military protocols during the Iran conflict, saying America will fight without what he called 'stupid' rules as casualties mount.

Hegseth provides update after U.S. strikes Iran, killing top leaders and American troops killed

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the timeline for "Operation Epic Fury" is flexible when detailing strikes.

Trump presses NATO partners on support as Hegseth blasts hesitation

Trump reportedly disappointed in U.K.'s hesitation on Iran campaign as European allies show mixed support for U.S.-Israel military operations against Tehran.

'This is not Iraq.' Pete Hegseth says US won't spend 20 years in Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Iran 'is not Iraq' and the administration doesn't have 'utopian' plans for nation-building there.

Why is Pete Hegseth cutting Pentagon ties at his Ivy League alma mater — and several other elite schools?

Defense secretary’s move is his latest action designed to nix so-called "wokeness" from American military education.

‘SNL’s’ Jost Humiliates ‘Scared’ Hegseth With Brutal Takedown

Saturday Night Live’ s Colin Jost reprised his role as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. His portrayal mocked the secretary for seeming out of his depth with the U.S. military’s invasion of Iran.

Scouting America to end DEI efforts, Hegseth says

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Scouting America will end all diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in an agreement to keep Pentagon support.

Hegseth gives fiery defense of Iran war; Caine predicts more US losses

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth offered a fiery defense Monday of the U.S. operations in Iran, arguing the Trump administration can achieve its objectives without being “foolish” about it. Hegseth,