Hegseth Says US Developing a ‘True Friendship’ With Pakistan

Trump says he could replace Freedom 250 artists himself

After multiple performers withdrew, Trump mocked them and proposed turning event into an “AMERICA IS BACK" rally

Bold New US Action: Drug Smuggling Boat Destroyed, Three Traffickers Eliminated

White House memo says Trump ‘remains in excellent health’ after physical

President Trump “remains in excellent health,” his physician wrote in a memo released by the White House late Friday following Trump‘s annual physical and dental exam earlier this week. The president visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for the physical, where he underwent cardiac, neurological, dermatologic and other types of examinations, according…

Hegseth says Iran blockade ‘very much still in place’ as Trump mulls deal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday said the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is “very much still in place,” as President Trump weighs a ceasefire extension with Iran that would unlock the critical energy corridor. Hegseth told NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer that the prolonged closure of the strait “came up relatively often” in…

Hegseth: US is ready to strike Iran if no deal is reached

“Patience, the President is patient. He's only going to get a great deal," Hegseth said.

Hegseth Chides Europe, Hails Ties With China and Asia Allies

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised defense allies in Asia and hailed newly stable ties with China, while taking swipes at longstanding security partners in Europe.

Trump in ‘excellent health’ after latest checkup, president’s physician says

President Donald Trump is in “excellent health,” the White House physician said Friday in a memo the administration released after Trump’s visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center — his third in-person medical checkup in 13 months.“He is fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief,” Dr.

Hegseth walks tightrope on China, urging Asian allies to share burden against threats

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toned down his criticism of China during remarks to Pacific leaders and diplomats on Saturday, weeks after President Trump participated in a bilateral summit in Beijing.  In remarks at the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Shangri-La Dialogue conference in Singapore, the Defense secretary championed joint efforts from the U.S. and China…