Government & PoliticsDefense secretary claims that 60-day legal limit for war is on pause during ceasefire Associated Press, April 30, 2026
Government & PoliticsHegseth doesn't answer question about how much longer could last or cost CBS News, April 29, 2026
Government & PoliticsHegseth says any new Iranian mine laying would violate the ceasefire with the US Associated Press, April 24, 2026
Government & PoliticsHegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes" CBS News, April 24, 2026
Government & PoliticsHegseth says blockade of Iranian ports and ships now "global," will remain in place during negotiations CBS News, April 24, 2026
Government & PoliticsJohn Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump administration departure CBS News, April 23, 2026
Government & PoliticsHegseth says Iran has "high incentive" to maintain ceasefire, accuses allies of inaction on Strait of Hormuz CBS News, April 16, 2026
Government & PoliticsIran "still may shoot here and there, but that would be very, very unwise," Hegseth says CBS News, April 8, 2026
Government & PoliticsHegseth lifts suspension of Army pilots who flew by Kid Rock's house, says there won't be investigation CBS News, April 1, 2026
Government & PoliticsHegseth slated for House testimony as pressure builds over Iran war, sources say CBS News, March 31, 2026
Government & PoliticsPete Hegseth says "upcoming days will be decisive" in war against Iran CBS News, March 31, 2026
Government & PoliticsPete Hegseth says "largest strike package yet" coming today in Iran war CBS News, March 19, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump, Hegseth and other top officials attend dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base CBS News, March 18, 2026
FeaturedHegseth says there's "no clear evidence" Iran is placing new mines in Strait of Hormuz CBS News, March 13, 2026
FeaturedHegseth says Tuesday "most intense day" of U.S. attacks on Iran, Trump to determine "end stage" CBS News, March 10, 2026
Government & PoliticsUS and Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight Associated Press, March 10, 2026
FeaturedHegseth talks about intelligence that led to U.S. action against Iran CBS News, March 4, 2026
FeaturedSri Lanka recovers 87 bodies from Iranian warship sunk off its coast by a US submarine Associated Press, March 4, 2026
FeaturedPete Hegseth says Iran military mission is "laser-focused" and it will not be "endless" CBS News, March 2, 2026
FeaturedHegseth says four U.S. troops were killed in strike on tactical operations center in Kuwait CBS News, March 2, 2026
FeaturedTransgender youths are targeted in Scouting America changes pushed by the Pentagon Associated Press, February 27, 2026
FeaturedHegseth demands full military access to Anthropic's AI model Claude and sets deadline for end of week CBS News, February 25, 2026
FeaturedNATO allies say Hegseth "missing a good party" as they meet, adjust to slimmed down U.S. role under Trump CBS News, February 12, 2026
