Thousands of military images online either have been or are set to be removed following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order to remove content showcasing diversity efforts within the military, including images of B-29 bomber Enola Gay due to having the word 'gay' in it.

The Pentagon has order the deployment of 5,000 additional troops to the southern border

"100% OPERATIONAL CONTROL will be had at the southern border," said Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth of the announcement on X

Pete Hegseth reiterated that the Pentagon is doing a "full review" of the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan ahead of Wednesday's Cabinet meeting.

Pete Hegseth faces backlash for refusing to call Russia the aggressor in the Ukraine war, despite past Fox News remarks labeling Putin an authoritarian and Moscow's actions an invasion.

"It's not about your years of service, it's about your personal political loyalty to me," said Senator Cory Booker regarding Trump's firings

Trump fired the military's most senior officer in a Pentagon purge that removed six senior officials, including the Navy's top officer and key military lawyers.

"I don't know who wrote the speech," said Senator Wicker of Hegseth's comments on Ukraine. "It's the kind of thing Tucker Carlson could have written, and Carlson is a fool"

President Trump campaigned on mass deportations and cutting government spending, but his use of military aircraft for deportations does the exact opposite.

"There is no betrayal there. There is a recognition that the whole world and the United States is invested and interested in peace," US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said ahead of a meeting with his NATO counterparts in Brussels.

Students at Patch Middle School on a U.S. military base in Germany staged a walkout during Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit.

The former GOP leader has voted against Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary

Washington's allies are waiting nervously for clarity from President Donald Trump's administration after the volatile leader demanded NATO more than double its spending target and vowed to end the war in Ukraine.

Pete Hegseth faced protests from military families chanting "DEI" at a U.S. base in Germany over the Trump administration's rollback of diversity policies.

Newly appointed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has changed the name of Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg—it's original name—using a creative loophole.

The decision about their continued service will be made by the undersecretary for personnel and readiness

The Secretary of Defense will meet with Joint Task Force North and "survey operations securing the border"

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said at Trump's direction the U.S. military carried out airstrikes against the terror group, killing "multiple operatives"

The Department of Defense ends support for cultural observances like Black History Month and Women's History Month, in a move to "restore our warrior culture."

The policy provided paid leave for troops who had to cross state lines because reproductive care was unavailable in the states they were stationed in.

In a video statement, Hegseth said the helicopter was flown by a "fairly experienced crew" doing a "required annual night evaluation" at the moment of the crash. Hegseth added that the crew was wearing night-vision goggles.

Hegseth's confirmation follows a contentious process marked by allegations of misconduct, with Trump's influence and partisan loyalty playing key roles in securing the post.

Pete Hegseth admitted to paying $50,000 in a settlement over a 2017 sexual assault allegation he called a "nuisance claim," raising bipartisan concerns during his Senate confirmation process.

Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine) voted "no" on Jan. 23

Pete Hegseth's Secretary of Defense nomination faces controversy as FBI interviews with his ex-wife and allegations of excessive drinking and misconduct raise serious questions during his confirmation process.

Senator Lisa Murkowski took to social media to announce that she would not vote to confirm former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, the cabinet role he was nominated for by President Donald Trump.

Markwayne Mullin fiercely defended Pete Hegseth during the nomination hearing

The senator went after the former Fox News anchor for cheating on both his wife and a woman who gave birth two months prior.

Sen. Joni Ernst, a leader in the fight against sexual assault in the military, asked him if he would commit to making such a decision, to which Hegseth agreed

The Defense Secretary nominee added he supports "Israel destroying and killing every last member of Hamas"