Other voices: Trump team made mistakes, but Europe needs to take heed
In general Europeans are glumly conceding the Trump team has a point, at least on Ukraine and defense matters.
Assessing Claims That Pete Hegseth Was Drinking at a Press Conference
Several viral social media posts claim that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was drinking alcohol during a NATO press conference.
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FACT CHECK: No, Pete Hegseth Didn’t Say It Would Take Seven Years To Build The Ships To Confront Russia
A post shared on X claims Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that it would take seven years to build the necessary ships to confront Russia. Verdict: False Hegeseth said that the U.S. should increase its shipbuilding pace and lower procurement from seven years to three years.
Hegseth’s proposed Pentagon cuts, firing of generals: What to know
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed senior Pentagon officials and military leaders to forge plans that would result in an 8 percent cut to the defense budget for each year over the next five years.
Hegseth orders major Pentagon spending cuts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is directing Pentagon agencies and the military to cut their budgets by 8 percent as part of a dramatic realignment of defense spending to address priorities of President Donald Trump such as protecting the border and modernizing the nuclear force.