This comes after Trump publicly contradicted Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during a White House dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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During a press conference on Thursday, Hegseth was addressing "intelligence leak" claims days after US President Donald Trump announced ceasefire.

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One of the greatest most confirming news conferences Trump after Hegseth addresses media on Iran strikes

'One of the greatest, most confirming news conferences': Trump after Hegseth addresses media on Iran strikes

HISTORICALLY SUCCESSFUL MISSION says Pete Hegseth on Iran strikes

'HISTORICALLY SUCCESSFUL MISSION', says Pete Hegseth on Iran strikes

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio assumed an aggressive counteroffensive against the leaked preliminary Pentagon report that said that US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites only set the nation's nuclear programme back by a few months.

Rubio, Hegseth admit US intel on Iran strikes is real — but there's a catch. Here's what they said

Hegseth got into a heated exchange with Sen. Elissa Slotkin, who questioned him over the military’s authority to arrest and detain protesters. “It’s sort of amusing the extent to which the speculation is out there,” Hegseth said before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

US Def Secretary Hegseth spars with Democratic senators during heated hearing, gets hammered

This comes amid the deadly ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran continued for the fourth night.

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United States Representative Salud Carbajal told Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to "get the hell out" of the Department of Defense in an explosive exchange

'Get the hell out': US Congressman slams Pete Hegseth in tense hearing, calls him 'embarrassment to the country'

When further asked which side do you want to win, the Pentagon chief dodged the question and said that US President Donald Trump is committed to peace in the conflict.

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China chose not to send its defence minister to the gathering and was instead represented by an academic delegation. Hegseth used the opportunity to position Washington as a reliable partner in the Indo-Pacific.

'Steeped in provocations': US defence chief Pete Hegseth claims China preparing for war in Asia, Beijing calls it ‘instigation’

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered a 20% cut in the number of top officers. Watch in for more details!

US: Hegseth orders 20% cut in top military brass

To the question, the president responded with “I don’t have 100% confidence in anything,” he replied. When pressed further, he became visibly irritated and said, “Okay, anything, do I have 100%—it’s a stupid question.” World

'Don't have 100% confidence’: Trump dodges direct question on Pete Hegseth, who allegedly leaked sensitive info

Hegseth claimed that the program is another "divisive, social justice Biden initiative that distracts troops from our core tasks, that is war fighting. WORLD

'GOOD RIDDANCE': Pete Hegseth 'proudly' ENDS women leadership program in US, claims it distracts troops from 'war fighting'

When the White House was looking for a replacement for the man holding the top job at the Pentagon, reports said that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the man at the center of the Signal Gate controversy, could be counting his days in office. Watch in for more details!

Signalgate controversy: Is Pete Hegseth on his way out?

The United States of America, where the American Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is finding himself deeper into controversy. The latest reports have put Hegseth back in hot waters of the signal gate. Watch in for more details!

Pete Hegseth used unsecured internet connection at Pentagon, says reports

World: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has stressed the importance of applying the same requirements to everyone in combat positions, regardless of gender.

'Sex-neutral': US Army drops gendered scoring under Pete Hegseth - Women must now pass same tests as men

The US broadcaster NPR has claimed White House has begun the process of looking for a new Pentagon chief to replace Pete Hegseth and this comes after media reports that Hegseth had shared some sensitive military information in a group chat that included his wife his brother and also his lawyer. Watch in for more details!

Is Trump planning to replace Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief amid Signal chat leak scandal?

Donald Trump is standing behind as Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said despite a new scandal. Trump's backing comes amid growing calls to fire the US defense secretary over his reported use of messaging app Signal to discuss strikes on Yemen with his wife and others.

US president Trump backs defence secretary after reports of second Signal chat leak

White House says no chance of Trump firing defence secretary

Donald Trump is standing behind as Pentagon chief Pete Heg said despite a new scandal. Trump's backing comes amid growing calls to fire the US defense secretary over his reported use of messaging app Signal to discuss strikes on Yemen with his wife and others.

US President backs Pete Hegseth despite new Signal chat scandal

World | Donald Trump's defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, is again in hot water after reports that he shared key military information with his wife and other family members.

Trump to fire Hegseth? Ex-Pentagon official says 'Whiskeyleaks' may be replaced as 'even bigger bombshell stories coming'

It is the second time the Pentagon chief has been accused of leaking confidential information about airstrikes on Yemen on the Signal messaging app to unauthorised people. World | Trending

Leak, deny, repeat? Pete Hegseth accused of sharing military secrets with wife; dismisses reports

World | Hegseth's other family members, such as his brother and about a dozen other people, were also part of the group chat created by him for the planned attacks by the US.

Signal group chat leak: Trump's defence secretary Hegseth 'shared' details of Yemen attack with his wife and family

Twelve students have picked up the baton to fight the ban on books by Hegseth, whose aim is to remove titles on gender and race from their reading material in the libraries. World

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