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Hegseth rages over makeup room report

The defense secretary called the CBS report a "fake story" in a post to social media

Salon

Hegseth’s wife’s prominent role in Pentagon triggers concern

Hegseth reportedly added his wife to yet another Signal group chat discussing military operations

The Independent UK

Hegseth's Makeup Room at Pentagon Cost Taxpayers Thousands as Admin Aims to Cut Wasteful Spending

Amid massive budget cuts, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the installation of a makeup studio near the Pentagon press briefing area.

Latin Times

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No More £500/Hr Consultants: Pentagon Pulls Plug on £3.87b in Contracts to Fund Soldiers' Healthcare

DoD stated that the Pentagon cuts are aimed at restoring accountability in the department and halting any form of 'wasteful spending'.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth has surrounded himself with people who ‘don’t have his interests at heart’ as Pentagon infighting escalates

‘A lot of people [are] trying to assert dominance in an area where it’s very hard to do without cutting somebody else’

The Independent UK

Hegseth Tried To Give Musk Access To Highly Classified Programs Related To China: Report

Pete Hegseth reportedly tried to include Elon Musk into dozens of special access programs related to China. He tried to do so bypassing the usual process, which includes lawyers

Latin Times

“Leaky Petey” and the Pentagon flood

The leaking has turned into a flood

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Fears grow that Signal leaks make Pete Hegseth top espionage target

Experts say Pentagon chief has endangered secrets of US defense department and given assistance to foreign spies

The Guardian - US

Could Palantir’s Latest Partnership Set a Base for a Move Higher?

Palantir and SpaceX are bidding on a "Golden Dome" defense system; if approved, the project could lead to significant annual recurring revenue

MarketBeat

Pete Hegseth did share classified information with wife and brother despite White House’s claims, report says

Defense secretary accuses media of trying ‘to slash and burn people and ruin their reputations’

The Independent UK

The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal

While in India on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance called for enhanced engagement with the South Asian country

The Independent UK

Why Pete Hegseth’s fate is tied up in the debate over attacking Iran

ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: While the beleaguered Defense Secretary puts out fires, his defenders say critics just want war with Iran, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Military Plans Hegseth Sent Came From Secure Messaging System as Pentagon Insists No Classified Info Was Shared: Report

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire for sharing sensitive military strike details over an unsecured messaging app.

Latin Times

Fired Hegseth aide said he was ousted over his loyalty to Trump by deep state

Fired Pentagon official Dan Caldwell was reportedly included in Pete Hegseth’s second Signal group chat

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The Independent UK

Hegseth pulled airstrike info from secure military channel for Signal posts, new reports claim

Airstrike information was shared by the Defense Secretary with family members

The Independent UK

‘None of this is based in reality’: Hegseth blames fired staffers for leaks and trying to sabotage Trump’s agenda

Hegseth appeared on Fox & Friends to address the latest Signal scandal as Trump continues to stand by him

Euronews

Hegseth lashes out at media amidst 'full blown meltdown' at the Pentagon claims

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is under pressure over reports of a second Signal chatroom and turmoil in the Pentagon.

The Independent UK

First House Republican calls for Pete Hegseth to be fired in the wake of Signalgate 2.0

Nebraska Representative Don Bacon delcares the Pentagon chief ‘has failed at operational security’

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Al Jazeera

Trump backs Hegseth after reports of second Signal chat on Yemen strikes

US president calls latest controversy over defence chief’s handling of military information a ‘waste of time’.

International Business Times

Trump Backs Pentagon Chief Despite New Signal Chat Scandal

President Donald Trump stood behind his controversial Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth Monday despite a new scandal over his reported use of messaging app Signal to discuss US strikes on Yemen with his wife and others.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Harvard sues White House; president backs Hegseth in Signal scandal

Harvard president issues damning statement accusing Trump administration of harming health research – key US politics stories from 21 April

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: world mourns Pope Francis, drownings stun NSW, Pentagon ‘meltdown’

Anthony Albanese leads Australian tributes as world’s Catholics praise ‘humble’ pontiff; life saving chief says deaths are ‘absolutely horrific’

Latin Times

Former DOD Official Details How Department is in 'Disarray' Under Hegseth As New Signal Chat Comes to Light

Former Department of Defense official John Ullyot resigned abruptly last week from his post. Now, he is detailing his "month from hell" working under Hegseth.

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth’s latest blunders have him fighting a war on two fronts - he could wind up the loser

Analysis: Hegseth’s numerous negative headlines either will put his job at risk or elevate him in the eyes of the president

Salon

Hegseth on the outs at Pentagon: report

The White House has denied there are any plans to replace the embattled defense secretary

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