Hegseth seeks a reboot of US-China military hotlines

Defense secretary praises U.S.-China relations but says better communications needed to “deconflict and deescalate any problems that arise.”

Hegseth visits South Korea for talks on U.S. troops, tour of DMZ border

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits South Korea on Monday for talks expected to involve Washington's goal of reshaping the role of U.S. troops in Korea in an evolving security environment and is also expected to visit the DMZ border with North Korea.

Hegseth blasts 'narco-terrorists' targeted by Trump admin as 'the al Qaeda of the Western Hemisphere'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reiterated the claim that those being targeted by the United States in military strikes are "the al Qaeda of the Western Hemisphere."

Hegseth Scrambles to Muzzle Top Brass on Drug Boat Ops

The Trump administration is under pressure amid allegations its strikes on suspected narcoboats in the Caribbean violated international law.

3 killed in latest US strike on alleged drug vessel in Caribbean: Hegseth

Three people were killed in another U.S. military airstrike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in a social media post.

Hegseth, in talks with Chinese counterpart, says US will 'stoutly defend' interests in Indo-Pacific

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth told his Chinese counterpart the U.S. will “stoutly defend" its Indo-Pacific interests during talks in Malaysia.

Hegseth orders the military to detail dozens of attorneys to the Justice Department, AP learns

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to provide dozens of lawyers to the Justice Department for temporary assignments in Memphis and near the U.S.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in constructive talks with China and India

NEW DELHI, India — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to Chinese and Indian officials at the ASEAN defense summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, vowing to continue strong American engagement in the region. In a post on X, he said he met with the Chinese National Defense Minister Adm. Dong Jun.
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