Residents of Langrune-sur-Mer, France, protested US defense secretary Pete Hegseth's planned visit for D-day commemorations, citing his anti-immigrant rhetoric. Their protest gained global attention after Hegseth used his D-day speech to condemn immigration, leading to widespread criticism.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth likened migration to an 'invasion' of European coastlines, urging stronger defence contributions from European countries during a speech in Normandy on the 82nd D-Day anniversary, while skipping the main international ceremony.
The US has adjusted its rhetoric on China, moving from labeling it the 'primary threat' to emphasizing a 'measured and deliberate strength' approach, while still acknowledging the shared concern over China's military expansion and its impact on the Pacific region's balance of power.
Hegseth's speech at the summit conveyed a less confrontational tone towards China, praising 'historic' Xi-Trump talks, yet underscored readiness to counter the PLA in a potential Taiwan Strait conflict.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech at an international forum will gauge the stability of US-China relations post-Xi-Trump talks, amid Asia-Pacific concerns over the Iran war's impact on security and economies.
US President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for his first China trip since 2017, greeted with a lavish ceremony and accompanied by top aides and US tech leaders.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's presence in President Trump's Beijing entourage signals a push for strengthened military communications with China, with discussions likely to include US arms sales to Taiwan, nuclear weapons, and restoring military communication channels.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth accompanies President Donald Trump on a state visit to China, a rare departure from diplomatic practice.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth argues the 60-day War Powers Resolution clock has paused due to the ceasefire with Iran, as Friday marks the deadline since Trump notified Congress of strikes on March 2. Senator Tim Kaine disputes this interpretation, saying the statute likely does not support pausing the clock. The ceasefire has been in effect since early April, with no exchange of fire since April 7, though the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed causing global economic impacts.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced nearly six hours of questioning from the House Armed Services Committee in his first testimony under oath since the Iran war began. Democrats criticized the conflict as an expensive "war of choice" waged without Congressional approval, with the war costing $25bn so far. The White House has requested a record $1.5tn defense budget, while a ceasefire with Iran allows for peace talks. The hearing also addressed a deadly Minab strike that killed 168 people, including 110 children, which US investigators believe American forces may have unintentionally caused.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a nearly six-hour congressional hearing on the Iran war, where officials revealed operations have cost $25bn so far. Democrats accused the administration of lying to the public and waging an unauthorized 'war of choice', while the White House seeks a record $1.5tn defence budget increase. The hearing also addressed a deadly Minab strike that killed 168 people, including 110 children.
At a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Pentagon CFO Jules Hurst III offered the first official estimate of the cost of the war in Iran at US$25 billion, most of which went to ammunition, with funds also allocated for operations and equipment upgrades. Defense Secretary Hegseth, a former Fox News host, sparked controversy by calling congressional Democrats and some Republicans the biggest adversary.
