June 26, 2025
Trump declines to answer reporters' questions on whether the US is planning to strike Iran or its nuclear facilities
The Pentagon Press Association says the new rules appear to be a "direct attack on the freedom of the press
The measures bar credentialed reporters from most of the Department of Defense headquarters unless they have an official approval and escort
Hegseth's order caused confusion among national security officials, while the White House claims he followed Trump's directive to pause aid
Hegseth has long been vocal about how he views the senior-most ranks of the military as too big
The Pentagon chief accuses former trusted advisers of turning against him following revelations that he texted sensitive US military strike plans to his wife, brother, attorney and others
"Pete's doing a great job. Everybody's happy with him," Trump said.
The revelations of a second Signal chat raise more questions about Hegseth's use of an unclassified messaging system to share highly sensitive security details
