Hegseth Pushes Pentagon Downsizing While Unveiling New Military Plans U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a major shake-up of the Pentagon’s senior leadership. The plan includes a 20% cut in general and flag officer positions, as Hegseth seeks to reduce bureaucracy and reshape the military’s top ranks. However, the changes go beyond leadership cuts. … Read more
Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion So Far, Hegseth Tells Senate The U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing . He described the figure as the Pentagon’s latest estimate while defending President Donald Trump’s request for an $87.6 billion supplemental … Read more
US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves Post Immediately The Pentagon has confirmed that US Navy Secretary John Phelan has stepped down with immediate effect, in a sudden move that has raised fresh questions about leadership stability. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced the decision but did not provide a reason. The timing is significant, as the … Read more