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
Trump threatened to cut trade with Madrid after Spain closed its airspace to US planes.
Several European countries imposed restrictions on US access to bases and military flights after the start of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28.
The Pentagon gave NATO allies a list of questions about whether they are adhering to President Donald Trump's vision for the transatlantic alliance.
“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 said not funding the Defense Department at $1.5 trillion is the greatest threat the nation faces.
Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins and Sen. Mitch McConnell both opposed Hegseth's nomination last year.
Sen. Jerry Moran said there is not a path forward for a supplemental and it is tied up with whether or not there is a reconciliation.
Trump reaffirms support for Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Donald Trump appears determined to stick with his defense secretary for the time being.
Pete Hegseth is the defense secretary.
Donald Trump is President.
Hegseth clashes with Democrats during congressional hearing
Peters accused Hegseth of not having a strategy or long-term plan to win the war with Iran.
Sen. Gary Peters is a Democrat from Michigan.
The U.S. remains in a struggle with Tehran over control of the Strait of Hormuz.