Pete Hegseth

The US plans to discuss with European allies the reduction of American troops in Europe. The discussions will take place after the NATO summit in The Hague, which is scheduled for June.

The Royal Family of Qatar plans to gift Donald Trump a Boeing 747-8 aircraft, estimated to be worth $400 million. The plane is planned to be used as the new Air Force One.

The United States Department of Defense is beginning the dismissal of transgender military personnel and requiring others to self-identify. The Pentagon will check medical records for gender dysphoria.

Due to Hegseth's order, 11 arms shipments to Ukraine were stopped, causing concern in Kyiv and Poland. The White House was unaware of this decision.

The US Secretary of Defense has ordered a 20% reduction in four-star generals and admirals. There will also be a 20% reduction in National Guard generals and a 10% reduction in other generals to optimize positions.

The US is launching a large-scale reform of the armed forces, planning to equip each division with a thousand drones. The investment will amount to $36 billion over five years.

President Trump plans to request $1. 01 trillion for national security in 2026. The budget includes increased military salaries and modernization of the nuclear arsenal.

US President Donald Trump is not planning to fire Secretary of Defense Pete Heghset after the information leak scandal. Trump's opinion of Heghset differs sharply from his attitude towards Waltz.

At a cabinet meeting, Trump called Hegseth the "least controversial person. " Earlier, Hegseth discussed military plans in a Signal chat where his wife and brother were present.

President Trump confirmed a conversation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the leak of military plans. Trump assured that Hegseth will remain in his position despite the incident.

Donald Trump has called for American ships to be allowed to pass through the Panama and Suez Canals free of charge, emphasizing the role of the US in their creation. He instructed Marco Rubio to resolve this issue.

Pete Hegset installed Signal on a computer in a secure room at the Pentagon. This allowed him to communicate with individuals outside the military headquarters, bypassing communication restrictions.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will urge the Trump administration not to impose a peace agreement on Ukraine that would appease Putin. He will stress that this will increase the threat to Europe.

The commander of Fort McCoy, Sheila Baez Ramirez, has been suspended due to an incident involving photos of Trump and Hegseth. An investigation has been launched into possible vandalism at the command.

According to media reports, the White House is looking for a replacement for the head of the Pentagon due to accusations of disclosing details of the attack on the Houthis to close associates. The White House called this "fake news", stating that the president fully supports Pete Hegseth.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hagset shared details of the March attack on Houthis in a Signal chat that included his wife, brother, and lawyer. This raises questions about his use of unclassified systems for sensitive information.

Amid the investigation into the leak of classified information from the Pentagon, three high-ranking US Department of Defense officials have been fired. According to Politico, these are Darin Selnick, Colin Carroll, and Dan Caldwell, two of whom plan to sue.

Andrzej Duda stated that Poland should seek protection from the Russian threat through French nuclear deterrence. He continues to call for access to American nuclear weapons.

Dan Caldwell was sent on leave for disclosure. An investigation is underway, but details are not disclosed. He is known for isolationist views and criticism of aid to Ukraine.

Britain and France will present Trump with a force plan for Ukraine, hoping to convince the United States to provide security guarantees to Kyiv. Military leaders are working out the details of the European coalition.

The President of Ukraine addressed the participants of "Ramstein", emphasizing the need for 10 Patriot systems. He emphasized that Russia is the only cause of the war.

Rustem Umerov stated that the participation of the US Secretary of Defense in the "Ramstein" meeting confirms support for Ukraine. Hegset joined the meeting online, despite previous reports of the absence of a US representative.

Elon Musk, the head of DOGE, announced plans to save $150 billion for the US budget instead of the promised $1 trillion. The DOGE website contains errors in the calculation of savings.

The United States and Panama will sign an agreement on the free passage of American warships through the Panama Canal. The parties also signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of security.

The US is strengthening cooperation with Panama to protect the canal from threats from China. China has criticized the US statements, accusing them of hegemonism and seeking to control the canal.

The Pentagon is considering withdrawing up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe. This raises concerns that the US is abandoning allies amid the threat from the Russian Federation.

The Trump administration has approved a US defense budget of about $1 trillion. The Secretary of Defense noted that this is the largest budget for the military.

The Finnish Minister of Defense called on NATO to have a clear action plan in case of the withdrawal of US troops from Europe, in order to avoid a window of opportunity for Russian aggression. He emphasized coordination with EU initiatives.

The US will not participate in the meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine. This raises concerns about a change in the US approach to military support for Kyiv.

China has launched the second phase of military exercises around Taiwan, Strait Thunder-2025A, to blockade the island. The international community has expressed concern about China's actions.