War Secretary Pete Hegseth spends Thanksgiving with US troops in Latin America: 'We are grateful for you'

The U.S. is enhancing its trade and investment relationships with various Latin American nations, marking a strategic shift aimed at reducing reliance on China and redefining American influence in the region. This pivot reflects a growing recognition of Latin America's importance in global geopolitics.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the deployment of 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., following a targeted shooting incident that critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House. The incident occurred close to the Farragut West metro station, prompting immediate law enforcement response.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly considering cutting military ties with Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, due to its gender-inclusive policies and perceived failure to promote traditional masculine values. This decision follows a memo in which Hegseth criticized the organization for allegedly undermining 'boy-friendly spaces' after it began admitting girls in 2018.

Senator Mark Kelly criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as 'totally unqualified' following an investigation launched by Hegseth into Kelly's comments encouraging service members to defy illegal orders in a viral video. This investigation has raised significant concerns regarding Kelly's conduct and the implications for military protocol.

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly has responded defiantly to attacks from former President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who have criticized his comments encouraging military personnel to defy illegal orders. This controversy has escalated into a Pentagon investigation into Kelly's conduct, raising questions about his remarks in a viral video.