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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

Harsh words from Hegseth: "We will kill you"

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commented on recent strikes against Iran by the U.S. and Israel, calling them a decisive military operation.

Mar 1 โ€ข 01:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

US promises to destroy Iran's Navy and missile production

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth vowed to obliterate Iran's Navy and missile program to ensure Tehran never possesses nuclear weapons, following a joint operation with Israel.

Mar 1 โ€ข 01:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

US Secretary of Defense's Message After Iran Attack: 'We Will Kill You'

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Iran of severe repercussions following a complex military operation against the country.

Mar 1 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Hegseth bans military from attending Princeton, Columbia, other elite universities: 'Wokeness and weakness'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a ban on military attendance at elite universities, accusing them of fostering anti-American sentiment.

Feb 28 โ€ข 01:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Scouting America to reinstate ban on trans children to appease Pentagon

Scouting America is set to revise its policies, including reinstating a ban on transgender children, in response to directives from the Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Hegseth is criticized for demands to AI company: - A recipe for disaster

The chief of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, strongly opposes the threat from U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to blacklist the company over compliance with the Trump administration's terms.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 23:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 05:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 22:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

โ€˜Weโ€™ll soon learn if aliens are realโ€™ โ€“ 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 โ€ข 12:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Kristofer Ahlstrรถm: The War Minister is Strutting โ€“ but is Weak at the Bench Press

Kristofer Ahlstrรถm 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 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 01:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ 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 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Pentagon cuts ties with Harvard over โ€˜wokenessโ€™

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 โ€ข 08:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ 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 โ€ข 05:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 02:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Pentagon to cut ties with Harvard over โ€˜wokestersโ€™, 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 โ€ข 01:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด 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 โ€ข 00:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 05:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 01:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

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

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 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Dendiasโ€“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 โ€ข 06:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด 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 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 21:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

With a Strategic Agenda, the "Face-to-Face" Meeting of Nikos Dendias โ€“ 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 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 07:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 06:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 19:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

US military ready for action against Iran โ€“ 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 โ€ข 03:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Muskโ€™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 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 06:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ 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 โ€ข 05:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 21:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 20:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Mark Kelly sues Hegseth over โ€˜chillingโ€™ effort to reduce military retirement rank

Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has launched a lawsuit against Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, challenging efforts to downgrade his military rank and pension after Kelly's criticism of the Trump administration.

Jan 12 โ€ข 20:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Targeted by the Trump Administration, a Democratic Senator Sues Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has announced he is suing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is aligned with Donald Trump, following an administrative procedure launched against him by the Pentagon.

Jan 12 โ€ข 19:57 UTC

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