Pentagon

Poland says Pentagon has ‘greenlit’ permanent US base

The Hill reports, in its Defense & National Security newsletter, that Poland said this week the Pentagon leadership has "greenlit" a permanent U.S. military presence in the country. According to the outlet, the final decision rests with the White House.

Cathie Wood Loads Up on Kratos Defense: ARK ETFs Buy $3M as Pentagon Bets on Autonomous Warfare

Pentagon Under Scrutiny Over F-35 Jet Parts Worth $1.3B

Pentagon reacts after Hegseth's party was reprimanded at Arlington over laughing near sacred tomb

CBS News reports that the Pentagon responded after video emerged showing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's party being reprimanded at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. According to the headline, the reprimand was over laughing near the tomb. The report is by CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi, and the excerpt does not detail what the Pentagon said.

Sentinel at Tomb of Unknown Soldier yells at Hegseth group to maintain decorum

On Wednesday, Veterans Day, an Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery reprimanded a group that included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and members of his staff for making noise after the wreath-laying ceremony, calling on them to maintain "silence and respect." Several outlets, including Newsweek and Rolling Stone, report the group had been laughing, while a Pentagon spokesman told The New York Times the sentinel had "reminded everyone to maintain decorum" after laughter was heard from the group.

U.S. Forces in Europe Face Uncertainty as Pentagon Reviews Troop Levels

Massie introduces Hegseth impeachment articles, teeing up vote

Rep. Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, accusing him of abusing his authority, including waging war against Iran without congressional authorization. Hegseth dismissed the effort as "a farce" that would fail, while Rep. Don Bacon said he plans to vote against the articles ahead of a House vote Tuesday.

'He'd Be Wise To Leave': Scaramucci Turns Up Pressure on Pete Hegseth to Quit, Says Damage to Pentagon Has Been ‘Consequential and Well Documented’

House votes to block motion to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

The House, led by Republicans, voted Tuesday to send impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, which means no full floor vote, after Republicans reportedly rejected allegations over his handling of military operations in Iran, Yemen, Venezuela and the Caribbean. Trump praised Hegseth and the Pentagon declared "total victory," while the BBC notes Democrats can try again next year.