Pete Hegseth
US to test Active Denial System energy weapon for potential use along border with Mexico - report
Despite being nonlethal, potential use of the weapon system on the US-Mexico border has raised concerns over potential direct and indirect harm to its targets.
Netanyahu meets with Hegseth days before election as Hanegbi backs Liberman
Netanyahu, Hegseth hold covert meeting at Israel's Ovda air base days before Israel's election
Military execution of Foot Hood gunman will not be livestreamed, Trump says
CENTCOM refutes reports of sailors jumping from USS Lincoln as conditions aboard face scrutiny
Hegseth also rejected the claims, saying that the reports about Lincoln's conditions are "misrepresented." US Navy confirmed that a sailor went overboard; the circumstances are under investigation.
Russia, China could take advantage of low US weapons stockpiles to start war with America - NYT
Sources told the NYT that the shortage could last beyond the Trump administration’s tenure in office, leaving future presidencies vulnerable to Russian and Chinese attacks.
Pentagon orders plan for rapid weapons production as US munitions stockpiles dwindle - report
Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg wrote that industry leaders had 21 days to present plans to “drive significantly faster, more aggressive delivery schedules and/or increased production."
US weapons shortages could leave America vulnerable to China, historian warns
Barda pointed to reported shortages in US military stockpiles and the amount of time that could be required to replenish key weapons systems.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'sort of open right now,' believes Iran 'can't go much longer'
On Wednesday, the White House refuted reports that Trump and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had argued about a lack of munitions in the wake of the war with Iran.
Trump says he is happy with Hegseth after ‘treasonous’ reports of fight over munitions shortages
Trump also pushed back on the report in a previous post on Truth Social on Wednesday, writing that the US has "massive amounts of 'munitions.'"
Trump clashes with Hegseth over munition shortages, slams 'communist' El-Sayed
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise.
Donald Trump unaware of US munitions shortage, prompting Camp David clash with Hegseth - report
The White House issued a statement from Trump, saying the US had “far more munitions than anyone in the world" and "far more than we need."
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Senators Cotton, Fetterman during visit to Washington
"You’ve been a great, great friend of Israel, none better," Netanyahu told Cotton. "And I know you’re a champion of the Israel-American alliance, which enhances the security of both our countries."
Hegseth asks Congress for $1.5 trillion defense budget as Iran war costs continue to climb
"Not funding this department at $1.5 trillion, I believe, is the greatest threat that our nation faces," Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee.
