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Defense Secretary Hegseth announces overhaul of military complaint, Inspector General programs at speech to senior military officials

Defense Secretary Hegseth announces overhaul of military complaint, Inspector General programs at speech to senior military officials

by Katarzyna Nguyen | Oct 8, 2025 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a massive overhaul of the reporting processes for military servicemembers to file whistleblower complaints and report discrimination during a speech last Tuesday, September 30, in Quantico, Virginia. “I call it the...
Democrats press Hegseth during Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing Tuesday

Democrats press Hegseth during Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing Tuesday

by Zoe Singer | Jan 14, 2025 | Featured, National Security, Topics

WASHINGTON — In a tense confirmation hearing Tuesday, Democrats grilled Pete Hegseth on women’s roles in the military and questioned the veteran’s qualifications for the position of Secretary of Defense, sparking irritation from some Republican senators.  The tension...
Hegseth faces mounting concerns from GOP senators about confirmation

Hegseth faces mounting concerns from GOP senators about confirmation

by Audrey Pachuta | Dec 4, 2024 | Featured, Politics

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, met Wednesday with several Republican senators on Capitol Hill. As escalating concerns over sexual assault allegations and reports about his professional behavior threaten to...
Veterans and lawmakers react to Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, who opposes women in combat roles

Veterans and lawmakers react to Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, who opposes women in combat roles

by Jonas Blum | Nov 14, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Concern, questions and condemnation from veterans and members of Congress have grown since President-elect Trump announced Pete Hegseth, a Fox News contributor and retired Army National Guardsman, as his selection for Secretary of Defense. Hegseth, who...

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