Pete Hegseth

Trump Raises Stakes Against Iran

Pete Hegseth said the next round of U.S. strikes on Iran would be the largest yet, while Trump warned of even harsher action if Tehran did not meet U.S. demands. The White House used a rescue mission and a fast-moving deadline to sell the message.

Hegseth Backs Off on Kid Rock Flyby

The Army first suspended the helicopter crew after a flyby near Kid Rock’s Nashville-area home. Pete Hegseth then lifted the suspension, and the story turned into a fast lesson in how quickly official caution can vanish.