Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Marcos Jr. strengthen U.S.-Philippines military ties to counter China's ...

Although not pushing for a confrontation with anyone, the US is calling for a “strong shield of real deterrence for peace” in ...

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the ‘Asia Pacific is our priority theater’ as Marcos visits Washington, DC to negotiate tariffs ...

Hegseth was also able to capitalize on a huge absence at the annual gathering: China didn’t send a defense minister for the first time since 2019, putting Beijing’s lower-level officials on ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to discuss progress in accelerating the defense ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stood in front of the river entrance of the Pentagon to disclose his new policy ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth did not inform the White House before he authorized a pause on weapons shipments to Ukraine ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a stark warning to Asian allies on Saturday, portraying the threat China poses to the region as “real, and it could be imminent.” In his first speech ...

Hegseth says China is actively training to seize Taiwan by 2027. Duckworth criticizes Hegseth’s speech as patronizing and value-deficient. Get ahead of Wall Street reactions—Benzinga Pro ...

At least three people have turned down potential roles working for the defense secretary and former Fox News host. Supporters say his leadership has been effective.

Hegseth urges Asia to up defense spending citing China threat. July 1, 2025. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned on Saturday (May 31) ...

Hegseth Wins Praise But Asia Still Has Strong Doubts About Trump After US military allies in Europe were torched by Vice President JD Vance in March over military spending, free speech and the war ...