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President Donald Trump told Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst on Wednesday that Iranian officials directly contacted Trump and asked the United States to halt its ongoing bombing campaign against Iran.

British historian Simon Schama has condemned U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over his D-Day address while deriding the “little people” who oppose mass migration into Europe.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Saturday that President Trump remains “laser-focused” on securing what he described as a “great deal” with Iran, while warning that Tehran could face renewed U.S. military action if negotiations collapse.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took another swipe at Washington’s NATO and European partners on Saturday, saying those that do not hike defence spending sufficiently “will face a clear shift in how we do business”.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth detailed President Donald Trump’s instructions for the Department of War to protect Christians in Nigeria who were being targeted and murdered by ISIS terrorists.

The United States is readying to slash the number of fighters jets, strategic bombers and warships available to NATO in any future security crisis, a report claims.

President Donald Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day and honored America’s fallen in remarks thereafter.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, one of several Iranian politicians vying for influence following the elimination of “supreme leader” Ali Khamenei, disparaged American Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as a “failed TV host” in commentary on Friday following a successful visit by President Donald Trump to Iranian ally China.

Wednesday on MS NOW’s “The Briefing,” Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) claimed President Donald Trump was trying to silence him because he can call out his “bullshit.”

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Cain testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, May 12.

President Donald Trump on Monday declared that the fragile ceasefire with Iran was on “massive life support” with only a “1% chance of living” after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal as “garbage” and “totally unacceptable.”

U.S. Department of War (DOW) Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) may be in deep trouble for comments he made over a classified Pentagon brief.

GOP strategist Mark Bednar said on Breitbart News Saturday that Republicans have a path to hold the House in 2026, while warning conservatives not to become complacent after a major redistricting win in Virginia.

Two unnamed U.S. officials told NBC News on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s “Project Freedom” — the plan for American military forces to safely escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz — was “paused” after less than 48 hours because Saudi Arabia denied the use of its airbases to protect ships from attacks by Iran.

Wednesday on CNN’s “The Arena,” Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) declared that despite decimating the Iranian military, the United States was currently losing the military operation in Iran.

Sec. of War Pete Hegseth echoed calls from President Trump for South Korea to join “Project Freedom” after a ship operated by a Seoul firm suffered an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran ramped up its missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday night, setting a major oil port known as the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone ablaze. Three Indian nationals were injured, prompting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to denounce Iran’s actions.

Washington, DC, is gearing up for “Rededicate 250,” which will take place May 17 on the National Mall and is described as a “National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving.”

The Department of War has finalized contracts with seven leading technology firms to deploy their AI systems in classified military environments, marking a significant expansion of the Pentagon’s artificial intelligence capabilities.

Thursday on CNN’s “OutFront,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said he believed an imminent strike, which would cause mass casualties, was on the table in the ongoing Iran military operations.

Wednesday on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360,” Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) said President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth were in total agreement that they should have “absolute power.”

Wednesday on CNN’s “OutFront,” Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) claimed that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had committed war crimes.

Secretary of War and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine testify before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, April 29.

The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced on Sunday that U.S. forces carried out a “lethal kinetic strike” against a drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific waters, killing three male narco-terrorists.

Transgender-identifying Rep. Sarah McBride suggested Tulsi Gabbard could be the next Trump administration official fired, arguing President Donald Trump “only fires women,” even as both men and women have exited the administration, including several women whom Democrats had already called to remove.

Wednesday on MS NOW’s “All In,” Se. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) claimed President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are “failing” with their strategy in Iran.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy John Phelan was revealed to be leaving his role with the Trump administration, “effective immediately,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell shared.

Friday on MS NOW’s “Deadline,” network host Al Sharpton said Christian leaders were serving President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth more than God.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei will meet with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles today as the AI giant seeks to end its ongoing conflict with the Pentagon over government use of its technology.

Thursday on MS NOW’s “Deadline,” political commentator Alex Wagner predicted Secretary of War Pete Hegseth “will be found guilty of war crimes.”

Thursday on CNN’s “News Central,” chief media analyst Brian Stelter said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth insinuated at his press conference on the Iran military operation that doubting President Donald Trump or his actions in Iran was like “doubting Christ.”

Monday on MS NOW’s “Morning Joe,” former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Republicans need to rein in President Donald Trump before he does “irreparable damage to our country.”

Thursday on MS NOW’s “All In,” Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) said President Donald Trump and Secretary Pete Hegseth were “weapons-grade stupid.”

Democrat House leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) believes attacking diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is akin to directly attacking the United States of America, making the remarks during a National Action Network speech this week.

Iran “begged” for a ceasefire agreement, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced during a press conference Wednesday morning.

Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), an Iranian-American lawmaker, on Monday said she would introduce articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, alleging he committed war crimes and endangered American servicemembers during President Donald Trump’s war against Iran.