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Why the next round of Iran-US nuclear talks may be tougher
The United States and Iran are set to begin a third round of nuclear talks this weekend, entering what experts describe as a ...
Pete Hegseth Introduces ‘No More Walking on Eggshells’ Policy to Department of Defense | Video
"At the Defense Department there are complaints made for certain reasons that can't be verified that end people's career," ...
US Defense Secretary Hegseth's chief of staff to leave role in coming days, Politico reports
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's chief of staff, Joe Kasper, will leave his role in the coming days for a new position ...
Supervisor Desmond sends letter to State, Defense Departments on sewage crisis
Supervisor Jim Desmond sent letters Wednesday to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and U.S. Secretary of State Marco ...
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta accepts Foley award in Spokane, warns of threats to democracy
In Spokane to accept an award for distinguished public service, former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta called on the next generation to take up the mantle . The former Secretary of Defense and CIA ...
White House denies report it is searching for new defense secretary
The White House on Monday denied a report that it has begun searching for a new defense secretary after Pentagon chief Pete ...
Secretary of defense has massive responsibilities for troops, weapons, advising the president and working with Congress
After weeks of controversy amid accusations of sharing sensitive information about military operations in unsecured chats ...
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Dept. of Defense ‘chaos’ and the political legacy of Pope Francis
Can the “chaos” at the Department of Defense be resolved, or is it just how this White House operates? Plus, KCRW examines ...