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Pete Hegseth

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts a teleconference with NFL players Aaron Jones and Elijah Higgins during their visit to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing in Kuwait from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., April 2, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth declares war on journalism

In an unprecedeted action, the Pentagon and the Department of Justice are partnering on efforts to crack down on legitimate news reporting based on leaked information.

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