Hegseth Says He Won't Publicly Release Boat Strike Video

Hegseth Says He Won't Publicly Release Boat Strike Video

Joseph Quesada
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December 17, 2025
WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Pentagon will not publicly release raw footage of the strike that killed two survivors of an initial boat attack. The attack in the Caribbean was on a vessel suspected of carrying cocaine. The announcement comes after intense skepticism arose from Congress about the incident. Hegseth confirmed […]
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Hegseth Removes Gay Rights Activist's Name From Navy Ship

Hegseth Removes Gay Rights Activist's Name From Navy Ship

Mateo Guillamont
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June 27, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently ordered the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk to the USNS Oscar V. Peterson in an effort to purportedly take “the politics out of ship naming.” The USNS Milk was ordered to be named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk during former President Barack Obama’s administration.  Milk, whose homosexual tendencies […]
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Lawmakers React as Trump Unveils Plans for 'Golden Dome'

Lawmakers React as Trump Unveils Plans for 'Golden Dome'

Mateo Guillamont
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May 21, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced his administration was taking initial steps in designing and building a missile defense system or 'dome' for the continental US. Last January, President Trump signed an executive order mandating that the Department of Defense (DOD) create a system to intercept aerial projectiles launched at the US. Citing similar failed initiatives […]
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SCOTUS Temporarily Allows Military Transgender Ban

SCOTUS Temporarily Allows Military Transgender Ban

Mateo Guillamont
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May 9, 2025
The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has temporarily permitted the continuation of the US military’s recent policy of banning transgender individuals from joining the military.  A recent SCOTUS ruling enables the Department of Defense (DOD) to continue prohibiting the entry of transgender individuals into the military despite a district court decision invalidating the policy.  The district […]
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Hegseth Ignores Criticism Over Signal Chat as Military Nets Record Recruits

Hegseth Ignores Criticism Over Signal Chat as Military Nets Record Recruits

Mateo Guillamont
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April 22, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently rejected criticism of his leadership atop the Department of Defense (DOD) after reports emerged alleging his sharing of sensitive military information in private messaging chats.  Anonymous sources claimed Secretary Hegseth would unnecessarily share military intelligence with aides and relatives through a Signal chat.  “What a big surprise that a […]
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Panama Distances Itself From China as Hegseth Makes Historic Visit

Panama Distances Itself From China as Hegseth Makes Historic Visit

Mateo Guillamont
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April 10, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently concluded a historic visit to Panama centered on deepening the US and Panama’s relationship and commitment to preserving US interests in the Panama canal.  The visit featured commitments from the Panamanian government to reduce Chinese influence over Panama, expand military cooperation with the US, and cease charging US military […]
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Trump Defends Waltz Over Signal Chat Fiasco

Trump Defends Waltz Over Signal Chat Fiasco

Mateo Guillamont
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March 26, 2025
President Donald Trump is defending National Security Advisor Mike Waltz after the latter reportedly mistakenly granted The Atlantic’s Editor in Chief access to sensitive military information.  Editor in Chief Jeffrey Goldberg recently claimed he was added to a Signal chat with top Trump administration officials where they discussed the US’ recent strikes on Houthi targets.  […]
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Transgender Individuals Banned From Joining Army

Transgender Individuals Banned From Joining Army

Mateo Guillamont
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February 17, 2025
The US Army has banned transgender individuals from joining in accordance with President Donald Trump’s recent executive order mandating the same.  “The USArmy will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members,” announced the Army via X.  The ban comes […]
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President Trump Purges Military Academy Boards of 'Woke Leftist Ideologues '

President Trump Purges Military Academy Boards of 'Woke Leftist Ideologues '

Mateo Guillamont
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February 11, 2025
President Donald Trump has announced the dismissal of military academies’ boards of visitors and that he will be selecting a new slate of individuals to compose each advisory body.  President Trump made the announcement via Truth Social, where he claimed military academies have been corrupted by “Woke Leftist Ideologues.” “Our Service Academies have been infiltrated […]
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Hegseth Foreshadows American Counteroffensive Against Iran, Hamas, Houthis

Hegseth Foreshadows American Counteroffensive Against Iran, Hamas, Houthis

Mateo Guillamont
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February 7, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth underscored the importance for President Donald Trump’s administration to weaken Iran and dismantle its proxies throughout the middle east.  Secretary Hegseth’s comments were made during a press briefing after he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon.  While discussing the US-Israel relationship, Hegseth remarked how both states […]
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Celebrates After Army has Best Recruiting Month in 15 Years

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Celebrates After Army has Best Recruiting Month in 15 Years

Michael Costeines
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February 5, 2025
WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Army had its best recruiting numbers in 15 years in January. "In January 2025, the Army hit its best recruiting number in 15 YEARS. America’s youth want to serve under the bold & strong “America First” leadership of @realDonaldTrump," Hegseth said.  […]
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Lawmakers Seek Accountability After Tragic DC American Airlines Crash

Lawmakers Seek Accountability After Tragic DC American Airlines Crash

Mateo Guillamont
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January 30, 2025
Lawmakers from across the political spectrum are demanding answers and seeking accountability after a US Army helicopter crashed into an oncoming American Airlines passenger jet over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The American Airlines (AA) flight was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, 19 of which have already been confirmed deceased after the […]
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Hegseth Surpasses First Confirmation Process, Heads to Final Nail-Biting Vote

Hegseth Surpasses First Confirmation Process, Heads to Final Nail-Biting Vote

Mateo Guillamont
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January 23, 2025
Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth recently survived a Senate procedural vote enabling him to be considered for the Defense Secretary position. Hegseth obtained 51 votes in favor and 49 against, surpassing the procedural hurdle by razor thin margins.  Hegseth’s final and decisive confirmation vote is scheduled for Friday, January 24th.  Senate Majority leader John […]
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