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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Anthropic refuses to grant the U.S. military unrestricted use of its AI

Anthropic has declined the U.S. military's demand for unrestricted access to its AI technology after an ultimatum was issued by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Feb 26 • 23:39 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hegseth appeals ruling blocking punishment of Dem senator over 'illegal orders' video

War Secretary Pete Hegseth is appealing a ruling that prevents the Pentagon from punishing Senator Mark Kelly over a video suggesting service members should defy illegal orders.

Feb 25 • 05:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The American Defense Minister gives an ultimatum to Anthropic to lift restrictions on its AI

The U.S. Defense Secretary has set a deadline for Anthropic to loosen its AI usage restrictions for the Pentagon, or face government intervention.

Feb 24 • 22:56 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

‘We’ll soon learn if aliens are real’ – Pentagon chief

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has stated that he will discover whether the Pentagon has records of aliens alongside the American public, following an executive order from President Trump to disclose information on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs).

Feb 24 • 12:58 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Kristofer Ahlström: The War Minister is Strutting – but is Weak at the Bench Press

Kristofer Ahlström critiques U.S. War Minister Pete Hegseth for promoting a strong fitness image that has been revealed to be fabricated, reflecting broader concerns about masculinity among political leaders.

Feb 23 • 11:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Pete Hegseth dubs Team USA goaltender the 'Secretary of Defense' after amazing Olympic save

Pete Hegseth referred to Team USA's goaltender Connor Hellebuyck as the 'Secretary of Defense' after his crucial performance in the Olympics men's hockey gold medal game against Canada.

Feb 23 • 01:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

SCOOP: Hegseth orders removal of Army public affairs chief amid broader Pentagon purge

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has been ordered by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to remove Col. Dave Butler from his position as chief of Army Public Affairs amid concerns about promotions within the Army.

Feb 17 • 14:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US judge blocks Hegseth’s bid to punish Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video

A US judge has blocked efforts to reduce Senator Mark Kelly's military rank and pension for his participation in a video urging troops to reject unlawful orders.

Feb 12 • 19:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Analysis: A Person from the USA Arrived at the NATO Meeting, About Whom Surprising Things Are Reported

The first 2026 defense ministers' meeting at NATO's headquarters in Brussels began under different circumstances compared to the previous year, with the notable absence of Donald Trump's former military secretary, Pete Hegseth.

Feb 12 • 11:17 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Rutte on Hegseth's absence at NATO meeting: The USA must 'take care of the entire world'

At a NATO meeting in Brussels, Secretary General Mark Rutte commented on the absence of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who sent his deputy instead, emphasizing the USA's global responsibilities.

Feb 12 • 10:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Hegseth did not arrive in Brussels, sent his deputy instead

Hegseth failed to attend the Brussels meeting and delegated his responsibilities to a deputy.

Feb 12 • 09:47 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

US Secretary of War calls on Defense Ministers to unite against drug terrorism

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called for military leaders from 34 countries to unite against drug terrorism during the opening of the Western Hemisphere Defense Chiefs Conference.

Feb 11 • 19:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

USA sends the biggest critic from Europe instead of a minister to the NATO meeting

The US will not send Minister Pete Hegseth to the upcoming NATO defense ministers' meeting but instead Deputy Assistant Secretary Elbridge Colby, marking a rare occurrence in NATO's history.

Feb 9 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trump's Secretary Makes Prejudiced Comment During Visit to U.S. Factory: 'Enough of Men in Dresses'

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth sparked controversy with a transphobic comment during a factory visit in Rhode Island.

Feb 9 • 16:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

DAVID MARCUS: Only Hegseth can save storied Virginia Military Institute from woke state lawmakers

This article discusses the threat faced by Virginia Military Institute from proposed legislative measures aimed at addressing systemic racism, which could undermine the institution's independence and funding.

Feb 7 • 22:02 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Pentagon cuts ties with Harvard over ‘wokeness’

The Pentagon has severed all ties with Harvard University, accusing it of promoting 'wokeness' and tolerating anti-Jewish harassment, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Feb 7 • 08:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hegseth ending military education ties with Harvard amid Trump feud: 'We train warriors, not wokesters'

The Department of War announced the end of military education programs with Harvard University, as Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the institution's 'woke' culture.

Feb 7 • 05:49 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

USA's Department of Defense stops collaboration with Harvard

The U.S. Department of Defense is ending all military training and programs at Harvard University due to its perceived 'woke' culture according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Feb 7 • 05:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hegseth says National Guard members shot in DC ambush by Afghan national will receive Purple Heart

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that two West Virginia National Guard members will receive the Purple Heart following an ambush-style attack in Washington, D.C.

Feb 7 • 04:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Pentagon cancels training and fellowship with Harvard University

The U.S. Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, announced the termination of all military training programs, fellowships, and certifications with Harvard University, escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the prestigious institution.

Feb 7 • 02:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Pentagon to cut ties with Harvard over ‘wokesters’, ending training, programs and fellowships

The Pentagon, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is terminating all military training and programs with Harvard University, citing its 'woke' status.

Feb 7 • 01:11 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Pentagon ends cooperation with Harvard

The Pentagon, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has terminated all military training and scholarship programs with Harvard University, criticizing it as 'woke' and filled with anti-US activists.

Feb 7 • 00:59 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hegseth says US strikes force some cartel leaders to halt drug operations

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that some drug cartel leaders have suspended their operations indefinitely following recent U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean.

Feb 6 • 10:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

NATO: First meeting after the Greenland crisis without the US Defense Minister

The NATO Defense Ministers' meeting in Brussels on February 12 will be held without US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who will be replaced by Elbridge Colby from the Pentagon.

Feb 6 • 05:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

US Defense Secretary Skips NATO Meeting

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will miss the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels scheduled for February 12, with no reason provided for his absence.

Feb 6 • 01:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

National Security: Pete Hegseth Delights in Violence

Pete Hegseth expresses satisfaction online regarding the violence inflicted on his home state following the declaration of Alex Pretti as a domestic terrorist by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Feb 5 • 10:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Dendias invites Hegseth to visit Athens: What was discussed in the two ministers' tête-à-tête

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Secretary Elbridge Colby in Washington, where he invited Hegseth for an official visit to Greece, emphasizing defense cooperation between the two nations.

Feb 4 • 07:57 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Dendias–Hegseth in Washington: The F-35, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Invitation

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to discuss Greece's strategic challenges and reforms in the Armed Forces under the 'Agenda 2030' initiative.

Feb 4 • 06:55 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

American Warships Arrive in Port-au-Prince at the Request of Hegseth

American warships have arrived in Port-au-Prince following a request made by Hegseth.

Feb 4 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Three American Warships to Haiti's Capital

Three American warships have arrived off the coast near Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, under orders from U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as part of Operation Southern Spear.

Feb 4 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Meeting Dendias - Hegseth: Focus on US-Greece defense cooperation

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias discussed regional security issues and the strengthening of Greek armed forces during his meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in Washington, highlighting the importance of US-Greece defense cooperation.

Feb 3 • 21:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Dendias's Invitation to Hegseth to Visit Greece, Discussed F-35s

Greek Minister Dendias invited American counterpart Hegseth to Greece to discuss regional security matters and the collaboration on F-35 aircraft.

Feb 3 • 20:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Dendias invites Hegseth to visit Greece, discussed F-35s

Greek Minister Dendias invited American official Hegseth to visit Greece, where they discussed regional issues and the F-35 fighter jets.

Feb 3 • 20:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Dendias - Hegseth Meeting at the US Department of War, Topics to be Discussed

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is in the US and will meet with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to discuss key defense issues.

Feb 3 • 15:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

With a Strategic Agenda, the "Face-to-Face" Meeting of Nikos Dendias – Pete Hegseth at the US Department of Defense

Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias is set to meet US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington to discuss significant defense issues between Greece and the US.

Feb 3 • 14:52 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Dendias at the Ministry of Defense in the USA - Meeting with Hegseth, defense cooperation on the table

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias highlighted Greece's strategic role in the Eastern Mediterranean during a roundtable discussion at the Delphi Economic Forum in Washington D.C.

Feb 3 • 09:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Dendias' chess in Washington, Turkey's favorite, the happy traveler of politics, and Greek surrealism at its best

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is in Washington for a high-level meeting with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, amid a backdrop of carefully coded messages and tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Feb 3 • 07:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Washington: Meeting between Dendias and Hegseth at the US Department of Defense

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is set to meet with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth today in Washington, as part of his visit to attend the Delphi Forum.

Feb 3 • 06:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Trump's Minister: We are more than ready to act against Iran

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that American forces are more than ready to take action against Iran if Tehran does not engage in negotiations regarding its nuclear program.

Feb 2 • 19:11 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

US military ready for action against Iran – secretary of war

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the military is fully prepared to follow President Trump's orders regarding Iran amid increasing tensions and a naval deployment to the region.

Jan 30 • 03:34 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hundreds of Soldiers on Alert Due to Minnesota

Hundreds of soldiers are on standby in Alaska as a precautionary measure in light of potential military deployment to Minnesota, as announced by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Jan 18 • 10:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

No More Woke Distractions: The Pentagon Takes a Firm Stance on Military Magazine

The Pentagon, under Pete Hegseth, is redefining the mission of the military newspaper 'Stars and Stripes' to eliminate what it calls 'woke distractions'.

Jan 16 • 17:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

"An absolutely unbreakable alliance": Japan and the United States to strengthen their cooperation on missiles and military exercises

Japan and the United States have agreed to enhance their joint defense production, especially concerning missiles, following a meeting between Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth in Washington.

Jan 16 • 07:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Musk’s AI tool Grok will be integrated into Pentagon networks, Hegseth says

The US military is set to integrate Elon Musk's AI tool, Grok, into Pentagon networks later this month, as announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at SpaceX headquarters.

Jan 13 • 16:13 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Pentagon integrates Elon Musk's Grok AI platform into its services

The Pentagon plans to incorporate Elon Musk's Grok AI platform into military networks as part of a new AI acceleration strategy, announced by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

Jan 13 • 12:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Pentagon Introduces Elon Musk's 'Non-Woke' Artificial Intelligence into Its Network

The Pentagon is integrating Elon Musk's Grok AI into its network as part of a plan to utilize military data for technology development, as announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Jan 13 • 06:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Pete Hegseth Sued by Former Astronaut: The Background of Free Speech

Mark Kelly has decided to sue Pete Hegseth due to his attempts to strip Kelly of his captain rank in retaliation for Kelly's involvement in a campaign reminding soldiers of their right to resist unlawful orders.

Jan 13 • 05:13 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Crime & Justice

Kelly Sues Pentagon Over Threats of Punishment From Hegseth

Kelly has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon, alleging threats of punishment from media personality Pete Hegseth.

Jan 12 • 21:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog USA under Trump: US Senator Kelly sues Pentagon and Hegseth

US Senator Mark Kelly accuses President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth of intimidating him and other lawmakers during a Capitol press conference.

Jan 12 • 21:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Senator Mark Kelly responds with a lawsuit against the Defense Minister who accuses him of misconduct

Senator Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit against Defense Minister Pete Hegseth in response to allegations of misconduct.

Jan 12 • 20:53 UTC

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