#Pete Hegseth

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump against the backdrop of a months-long conflict with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. Following his departure, the U.S. Army will be left without a Senate-confirmed leader.

NBC News reported that Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth has privately discussed the possibility of running in the 2028 presidential election. Hegseth himself and the Pentagon categorically denied the information.

In a Truth Social post, Trump announced a 'largest oil deal in world history' with Venezuela: according to him, the US obtained a controlling stake in 65+ billion barrels at no cost to taxpayers. Meanwhile, Bloomberg describes only a potential partnership and negotiations over 17 fields.

Former Trump special envoy Kit Kellogg stated that the relationship between the two presidents has improved, and advised Kyiv to engage more actively with White House advisors — Rubio, Bessent, and Hegseth — while rejecting rumors of plans to replace Zelensky.

The Pentagon has revealed the shocking price of the war with Iran: US spending has already exceeded $37.5 billion 🇺🇸💸. Secretary Hegseth asked the Senate for an additional $67 billion for missiles and drones. We break down the spending structure and the consequences for the budget.