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Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth says ‘mistake was made’ during military training, regarding deadly crash
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the helicopter involved in Wednesday’s collision over the Potomac River was conducting a routine training mission.He said<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations
A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization with nearly 2.1 million service members, about 780,000 civilians and a budget of $850 billion.
Investigation Into Crash Launched, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on X an investigation has been “launched immediately” by the Army and the Defense Department. “Absolutely tragic. Search and rescue efforts still ongoing. Prayers for all impacted souls,
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth grounds army battalion after deadly D.C. collision
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth grounds the Army's 12th Aviation Battalion as investigators probe the deadly mid-air collision near Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth updates deadly American Airlines crash
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the White House will "get to the bottom" of the American Airlines crash, saying the investigation will be thorough.
Pete Hegseth Has Said 'Women Shouldn't Be in Combat Roles' in US Military. Here's His Reasoning
The U.S. defense secretary faced questions about his views on female soldiers at his confirmation hearing in mid-January 2025 ...
Scoop: Key GOP senator who hesitated on Pete Hegseth pushes Kash Patel for FBI
N.C., is going all in on Kash Patel despite being a holdout on Pete Hegseth, whose confirmation came down to the wire.
Pete Hegseth takes action against Trump foe Mark Milley
Gen. Mark Milley, a frequent target Trump’s, will lose his security detail and face an inspector general investigation, said ...
Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth exacting revenge on General Mark Milley for telling the truth
Courtney Kube, NBC News National Security Correspondent joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White with reaction from inside the ...
Pete Hegseth confirmed to lead Pentagon after VP Vance casts tie-breaking vote
The Senate voted Friday night on the confirmation of Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth.
Pete Hegseth Issues Warning to Federal Workers Who Fail To 'Comply'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a warning to Department of Defense employees on Sunday—days after he was sworn into his ...
As Pete Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here's what changes could be in store
There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third ...
Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, wins Senate confirmation
Vice President Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and ...
GOP Sen Voted for Pete Hegseth Despite Promises to Key Witness
Sen. Thom Tillis reportedly told Danielle Hegseth her sworn statement could convince him to oppose the nomination.
Mitch McConnell's Vote Against Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth Sparks MAGA Fury
After a few GOP senators, including McConnell, voted against Hegseth for defense secretary, the Senate narrowly voted to ...
Pilots had reported near-misses with helicopters at Reagan National Airport in the years before the deadly crash
In the three years before the deadly collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight near Reagan ...