Secretary of Defense

Woke June 25

Biden senior Pentagon official claims policies focused on nonbinary identities essential for national security

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks outline the administration's plan for critical race theory to be mandated at all levels of the Pentagon.

Pentagon June 16

Pentagon shoots down concerns over Chinese solar panels

The Pentagon said it will not use Chinese-made solar panels on the roof of the Pentagon after concern over the possibility was raised by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Pentagon June 10

Youngkin calls out Pentagon’s plan to gift China millions with rooftop solar panels

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin called out a Defense Department plan to put solar panels on the Pentagon and other installations, noting China's dominance in the industry.

Asia June 4

US Defense Secretary Austin meets Cambodia's top officials in pursuit of stronger ties with China's ally

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled to Cambodia to push for stronger military ties with China’s closest ally in Southeast Asia after years of cooling relations.

World June 1

Philippines warns of ‘red line’ with Beijing amid heightened tensions in South China Sea

The Philippines have warned China that it would consider any Filipino soldier killed by a Beijing water cannon to be an “act of war" amid heightened tensions in the region.

POLITICS May 25

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to undergo nonsurgical procedure, Deputy Kathleen Hicks will assume control

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will undergo a nonsurgical procedure Friday evening at Walter Reed Medical Center as a follow up from a bladder issue he had earlier this year.

China May 8

China could 'overwhelm' US military bases as Biden shows 'alarming lack of urgency': House committee chair

The new chairman of the House China Committee says there is an "alarming lack of urgency" from the Biden administration to adopt defensive measures to protect against threats from China

US May 3

US, Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen defense cooperation amid South China Sea tensions

Defense chiefs from the U.S., Australia, Japan and the Philippines met in Hawaii to deepen cooperation amid concerns over China's activities in the South China Sea.

POLITICS May 2

Dem senator leads bipartisan effort to strengthen Taiwan supply chain amid China threat

Sen. Jacky Rosen led a bipartisan group of senators to introduce a bill that would evaluate Taiwan's resilience and strengthen the island's supply chain security.

Israel April 19

Israel hits Iran with 'limited' strikes despite White House's reported opposition

Despite the White House previously said it would not take part in any retaliatory attack by Israel against Iran, and the Jewish state issued "limited" strikes on Friday anyway.