Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon's top military planner, Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a Pentagon official told CBS News.

• 5h ago

Hegseth directs military academies to stop giving tenure to civilian professors

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered institutions like the Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy in Annapolis to stop granting tenure to civilian faculty, in his latest change to military higher education.

• Sep 29

Hegseth frustrated with lack of adherence to grooming rules

Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."

• Jul 10

Pete Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to answer questions from Senate Armed Services Committee

Pete Hegseth returned to Capitol Hill on Thursday to answer questions from the Senate Armed Services Committee.

• Apr 30

Defense Sec. Hegseth warns Iran that U.S. will attack with more power if no peace deal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran that the U.S. will attack if a peace deal is not reached.

• Apr 16

President Trump, Defense Secretary Hegseth meet with top U.S. military leaders

President Trump attended a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and top U.S. military leaders as Hegseth announced he’s rolling out new fitness and grooming directives.

• Sep 30, 2025

Trump attends 125th Army-Navy game with key allies

President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.

• Dec 14, 2024