Hegseth signed NDA, received six-figure severance after leaving veterans' group
Pete Hegseth received a six-figure sum amid allegations of financial mismanagement, intoxication and sexual impropriety, all of which he denies.
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Pete Hegseth received a six-figure sum amid allegations of financial mismanagement, intoxication and sexual impropriety, all of which he denies.
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A Trump loyalist is at the center of new allegations facing Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary.
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary.
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
Jack Teixeira admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms.
The pardon could affect thousands of service members convicted over the six decades that military law formally banned consensual homosexual conduct.
There were no reports of commercial or naval vessels damaged in the assault, U.S. Central Command reported.
The Pentagon's latest report on UFOs, now referred to as UAPs, finds no evidence that any of the reported sightings were caused by extra-terrestrial beings.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Tuesday after treatment for complications related to his surgery for prostate cancer, the Pentagon said.
Lloyd Austin's "bladder issue is not expected to change his anticipated full recovery. His (prostate) cancer prognosis remains excellent," hospital officials said.
The base did not have as strong of air defenses as U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria that have been under constant threat of attack, an official said.
The Defense Department announced last year it would begin "proactively" reviewing the discharges of LGBTQ+ veterans who were kicked out of the military.
Austin has been hospitalized since Monday due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure, officials said.
The service members were identified as Stephen R. Dwyer, Shane M. Barnes, Tanner W. Grone, Andrew P. Southard and Cade M. Wolfe.
President Biden signed an executive order Friday that takes decisions about whether to prosecute major crimes in the military, like sexual assault, out of the chain of command.
Daniel Ellsberg copied and leaked documents that revealed secret details of U.S. strategy in the Vietnam War that became known as the Pentagon Papers.
The pilot of the Chinese jet performed an "unnecessarily aggressive maneuver" while intercepting a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane May 26, the Pentagon said.
The sightings are concentrated off the East Coast and West Coast of the U.S., in the Middle East and in the area of the South China Sea.
But there's no evidence so far of alien life, the Defense Department said Friday.
The measure now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.
"In the coming years, for the first time, we will have to deter two major nuclear armed competitors, both Russia and China," said one senior defense official.
One person was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting Sunday morning in Hialeah.
"That's going to be up to American businesses. That's certainly a very real possibility," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
One person was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting Sunday morning in Hialeah.
"That's going to be up to American businesses. That's certainly a very real possibility," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
"That's going to be up to American businesses. That's certainly a very real possibility," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
The man dubbed the "Lectern guy" from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is now running as a Republican for county office in Florida.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
As the Golden Globes return Sunday night on CBS, CBS Miami is inviting viewers to vote in an online poll and predict who they think should win.
A limited-time Survivor Ultimate Fan Cafe opens Jan. 29 at Jungle Island, bringing hands-on challenges, themed food and drinks, and interactive photo ops to Miami.