Hegseth

U.S. Departme

2026-09-30 22:50:47

U.S. defense chief announces Autonomous Warfare Command with proposed $74 billion budget

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth has announced the creation of an "Autonomous Warfare Command" aimed at expanding the military’s large-scale autonomous and robotic combat capabilities. According to ChainCatcher, the new command will cover drones, artificial intelligence, and command-and-control systems. The Pentagon also plans to triple spending in the autonomous warfare field, with a budget request proposing $74 billion in funding. The announcement centers on military technology and organizational restructuring, with the stated goal of strengthening the U.S. military’s ability to deploy autonomous systems at scale.

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United States

2026-09-16 02:02:14

Rep. Thomas Massie files impeachment articles against Hegseth, forcing House action

According to ChainCatcher, U.S. Republican Representative Thomas Massie on Sept. 15 local time filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Hegseth, accusing him of abusing his authority by ordering hostile military action against Iran without congressional approval. The resolution is seen as having little chance of passing. Even so, Massie’s move could force the House of Representatives to hold a vote on the matter. He introduced the impeachment measure as a privileged resolution, a procedural step that requires the House to take it up within two legislative days rather than set it aside. That filing route makes near-term House consideration mandatory under chamber procedure, even if the underlying effort is not expected to advance.

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Trump

2026-08-06 00:14:35

Washington Post: Trump Confronts Hegseth Over Misleading Ammunition Reports

President Trump confronted Defense Secretary Hegseth at Camp David last week over what he said was a misleading account of critical ammunition shortages, according to The Washington Post, citing two people familiar with the matter. The clash came on the margins of a Cabinet meeting on Friday. Trump, frustrated over the Iran war, pressed Hegseth on why he had been kept in the dark about shortages that are now threatening to constrain military options against Tehran. Trump said he believed the ammunition issue had been 'solved long ago.' Hegseth defended himself and blamed deputy Stephen Feinberg for failing to keep the president fully informed. One source said shortages — especially of long-range guided missiles and air-defense interceptors — were part of the reason Trump in recent days called off a new large-scale strike on Iran. Another person familiar with the matter said ATACMS inventories, a short-range missile also badly needed by Ukraine, were essentially depleted. The Washington Post report was distributed by Jinshi.

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Trump

2026-08-05 23:54:43

Trump Confronts Hegseth at Camp David Over Ammunition Shortages

President Trump, frustrated over the Iran conflict, confronted Defense Secretary Hegseth at Camp David about being misled on critical ammunition shortages. Trump believed the issue was long resolved, while Hegseth blamed deputy Stephen Feinberg. Sources say the shortages, including long-range guided missiles and air-defense interceptors, partly prompted Trump to call off a fresh strike on Iran.

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Pentagon

2026-08-04 23:46:47

Pentagon officials pitch "Reconciliation 4" funding plan to Senate Republicans

According to Jin10, senior U.S. Pentagon officials used a closed-door meeting to present the "Reconciliation 4" proposal to Senate Republicans, arguing that military funding needs to rise sharply. The stated reason was to replenish weapons stockpiles that have been depleted by the conflicts involving Iran and Ukraine. Defense Secretary Hegseth, along with several deputy secretaries, also gave Republican members of key Senate committees a detailed private briefing. That session covered global threats and the state of U.S. military ammunition inventories.

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Pentagon

2026-08-02 23:44:41

Hegseth Says Pentagon Readiness Is at Its Highest Since World War II

According to a report cited by ChainCatcher from Jinshi, U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth said the Pentagon is currently at its highest level of readiness since World War II. He said the department remains fully prepared and used the phrase "guns loaded and rounds chambered" to describe that posture. The item was published by ChainCatcher as a 7X24 H newsflash. No further details were provided in the brief.

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