Pentagon Hegseth leadership scrutiny
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Pentagon sends political loyalty survey to US allies
Pentagon quizzes NATO allies on political loyalty, documents reveal
The questions are meant to guide interactions between US officials and their NATO counterparts during an ongoing six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe.
The Pentagon did not immediately respond to questions about the story.
The questionnaire asks whether allies have placed restrictions on US access to bases and military flights over their countries.
“We do know this administration cares very much about loyalty, whether it’s their own people or the allies, particularly. And, you know, he – President Trump – has talked to the allies quite sternly about his expectations for their loyalty and support for the US.”
Hegseth struggles to secure Republican support for budget proposal
Hegseth and other administration officials want GOP lawmakers to provide $60 billion for the Iran war using reconciliation.
Hegseth said not funding the Defense Department at $1.5 trillion is the greatest threat the nation faces.
GOP leaders boosted military spending by $150 billion last year with their party-line One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Trump reaffirms support for Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The Iran war is unpopular.
Donald Trump is President.
Pete Hegseth is the defense secretary.
Hegseth clashes with Democrats during congressional hearing
The hearing took place on a Tuesday.
Congress allocated roughly $900 billion for the Department of War for 2026.
Hegseth said Democrats have 'Trump derangement syndrome' and won't commit to anything meaningful.