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Pete Hegseth
MediaBias News has published 38 stories involving Pete Hegseth, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Politics · United States
Hegseth Urges Military to Register and Vote in Midterms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has urged U.S. service members and their families to register and vote in the upcoming midterm elections. He highlighted that 300,000 troops missed registration opportunities two years ago, and about 67 percent of active-duty troops were registered for the 2024 election.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastArmy Captain Bianca Wilkerson Identified as 19th US Death in Iran War
Captain Bianca C. Wilkerson, 37, has been identified as the 19th U.S. service member to die while deployed in support of the war with Iran. She died on September 18 from a non-combat-related medical emergency while traveling to the Middle East.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesHegseth Announces New Pentagon Evaluation for General Promotions
War Secretary Pete Hegseth has introduced a new evaluation process for senior military officers seeking promotion to one-star general. The 'Joint Warfighter Evaluation' will assess candidates on their ability to make operational decisions under pressure, with the new policy set to be implemented in fiscal year 2027.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 45 · Hype 41- Media · United States
Paul Brothers Visit Pentagon, Address US Military Personnel
Social media personalities Jake and Logan Paul visited the Pentagon and addressed U.S. military personnel. The visit, which occurred the day before National POW/MIA Recognition Day, drew online ridicule and questions about its purpose.
United States2 min readTrust 72 · Craft 59 · Hype 30 
Politics · United StatesHouse Adjourns Early, Staving Off Hegseth Impeachment Vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson has sent representatives home early for their pre-election recess. This move postpones a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which had been initiated by Rep. Thomas Massie over Hegseth's actions in Iran and Venezuela.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · United StatesGermany and US Sign Defense Industry Cooperation Pact
Germany and the United States have signed a letter of intent to deepen cooperation between their defense industries. The agreement, signed by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aims to accelerate weapons production and strengthen manufacturing capacity.
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Politics · Middle EastMassie files impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Hegseth
Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie alleges Hegseth continued U.S. military operations in Iran without congressional approval and criticizes his actions in Venezuela and Yemen.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastPentagon report details Iran war costs, munitions shortfalls
A Pentagon inspector general's report has detailed the financial and material costs of the Iran war, estimating expenses at $33.4 billion as of June 29. The report also highlighted significant damage to U.S. bases and aircraft, alongside strategic inventory shortfalls for munitions.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Politics
Hegseth Accused of Pressuring Rescued Airmen for '60 Minutes' Interview
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly pressured two airmen, rescued after an F-15 was shot down over Iran, to appear on '60 Minutes'. Military officials allegedly raised concerns about classified information, which Hegseth's office is said to have ignored. The Pentagon has denied the claims.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesPentagon unfurls flag for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
An American flag was unfurled at sunrise at the Pentagon to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The ceremony honored the 184 military personnel and civilians who died at the Pentagon.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · Middle EastTrump predicts oil prices below $2 per gallon after Iran conflict win
Donald Trump has predicted that oil prices could fall below $2 per gallon if the United States wins a conflict with Iran. The statement comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and warnings from both sides.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS investigating COVID vaccine link to military deaths
The US Department of Health and Human Services and the Pentagon are investigating claims that COVID-19 vaccines may have caused deaths among military personnel. The probe follows testimony from an Army doctor who stated she is aware of 28 such deaths.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41![US President Donald Trump attends an event with Republican lawmakers at the White House on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Washington, DC, the United States [Alex Brandon/AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ap_6a999e01888bb-1788452353.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Conflict & Security · United StatesTrump calls media 'treasonous scum' over munitions reports
President Donald Trump has labelled media outlets reporting on low US munitions stockpiles during the Iran war as 'treasonous scum'. He claims US production is at 'levels never seen before' and stockpiles are 'far more than we could ever use'. Experts, however, warn that replenishing key weapons could take at least two years.
United States4 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 55
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS Extends Middle East Troop Deployment to 2027 as Trump Considers Ending Iran War
The US has extended its military deployment in the Middle East until 2027, with 50,000 troops and 19 warships remaining in the region. President Donald Trump is privately discussing declaring an end to the war with Iran, despite the Pentagon preparing for prolonged conflict.
Middle East5 min readTrust 60 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesGeorge Clooney criticises US defence secretary over mockery of Canadian cadets
George Clooney called Pete Hegseth’s post mocking two female Canadian military cadets ‘cruel and unkind’ at the Venice Film Festival. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and other officials condemned the remarks, while the Pentagon said the post ‘speaks for itself’.
United States5 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 15![US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on August 26, 2026 [Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/reuters_6a988137-1788379447.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Politics · United StatesTillis calls on Trump to fire Defence Secretary Hegseth over military leadership
Senator Thom Tillis urged President Donald Trump to dismiss Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of creating a 'leadership void' in the military. The call follows Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation and comes amid a six-month war with Iran and low public approval for the administration's handling of it.
United States4 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 35- Conflict & Security · United States
Lawmakers question Army's decision to halt drone warfare specialization
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is pressing the Army to explain why it ordered the 173rd Airborne Brigade to stop specializing in drone warfare. The unit had been developing its own drones and practicing tactics pioneered by Ukraine.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUSS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 200-day Middle East mission amid crew welfare concerns
The USS Abraham Lincoln reached Thailand after a 200-day deployment in the Middle East, the longest continuous sea duty in modern US Navy history. Reports of supply shortages, morale problems, and a possible suicide attempt prompted a Senate inquiry and a replacement carrier dispatch.
Middle East5 min readTrust 78 · Craft 65 · Hype 25
PoliticsPentagon defends Hegseth's post about Canadian cadets
U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted an image of two young women in uniform from a Canadian cadet program with the caption 'this is real'. The post led to backlash, with some calling it unfair to target the youth program. The Pentagon defended the post, stating it speaks for itself.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran FM calls Netanyahu 'serpent' for luring US into war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "serpent," accusing him of tricking the US into war. Araghchi claimed Netanyahu boasts in Hebrew about manipulating Washington while praising the US president in English.
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Politics · United StatesPentagon Hires Conservative Veterans as Influencers
The Pentagon has hired conservative military veterans with significant online followings into government positions. These individuals are reportedly amplifying Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's viewpoints and challenging critics of the Trump administration. The State Department is also funding a $11 million initiative to counter Chinese influence.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Business & Economy · Latin AmericaTrump announces US control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil
US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Venezuela granting the United States majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of the country's oil reserves. Trump described the deal as the largest in world history, predicting it would increase US reserves and reduce fuel prices.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastPentagon upgrades valor awards for three Marines after Kabul attack
Three Marines have received upgraded valor awards for their actions following the 2021 Abbey Gate attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presided over the ceremony, honouring the Marines' heroism amidst the chaos that killed 13 U.S. service members.
Middle East3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 70 · Hype 45- Politics · United States
Dan Driscoll to step down as US Army Secretary
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to resign by the end of the year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The departure follows months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and would leave the Army without a Senate-confirmed leader.
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Politics · United StatesPentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor Erik Slavin and publisher Max Lederer
The Pentagon has fired Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, publisher Max Lederer, and reporter Lara Korte. Slavin stated he was dismissed for insubordination after an interview where he objected to potential military censorship of news for service members.
United States3 min readTrust 58 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · Middle EastPentagon: 757 US service members wounded in Iran conflict
The Pentagon's casualty database shows 757 US service members wounded and 18 killed in the Iran conflict. The war began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the direct cost of the war reached $37.5 billion.
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Politics · United StatesSlotkin asks Pentagon to rule out troops at US midterm polling places
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin wrote to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine on 18 August 2026 asking them to confirm that federal troops will not be sent to polling places during the November midterm elections. The Pentagon said it would reply directly to Slotkin.
United States4 min readTrust 85 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesTrump tells CNN reporter to be quiet during North Korea briefing
Donald Trump interrupted CNN White House correspondent Kristen Holmes during an Oval Office briefing, calling her "a loud, boisterous person" and telling her to be quiet. The exchange followed her question about whether Kim Jong Un had asked Trump to reduce U.S.-South Korea military exercises.
United States4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 35
Politics · United StatesPete Hegseth announces 'We do bad things to bad people' as cartel coalition motto
Pete Hegseth, US defence secretary, introduced the motto 'We do bad things to bad people' for the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition during a speech in Panama. Critics questioned the administration’s military approach to cartels, while supporters framed it as a necessary escalation against transnational crime.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaUS to launch land-based anti-drug operations in Latin America with 19-country alliance
The US plans to expand its anti-drug operations to include land-based attacks in Latin America, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said in Panama. The move follows aerial bombardments in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that have killed at least 215 people since September 2025. Colombia has joined the 19-country alliance, but Mexico has not.
Latin America4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 51 · Hype 31
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS defence secretary says naval blockade of Iran can continue indefinitely
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the US military has sufficient assets to maintain its naval blockade of Iran for as long as necessary. The blockade has redirected over 55 commercial vessels since its imposition, with US forces disabling three and boarding two.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran reshuffles military leadership amid US blockade and Houthi strikes
Iran has reorganised its military command, appointing hardline leaders to key roles as it adopts a more aggressive posture. The US says it can maintain a blockade on Iranian ports indefinitely, while Houthi drone strikes on Saudi Aramco refineries push oil prices higher. No left-rated outlet covered the story.
Middle East5 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUSS Abraham Lincoln crew endure record deployment amid food shortages and mental health crisis
The USS Abraham Lincoln has spent over 250 days at sea without docking, the longest continuous deployment on record. Reports describe food shortages, malfunctioning toilets and sailors attempting to jump overboard. Congressional Democrats have demanded an explanation from the defence secretary.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaColombia requests US military collaboration against 'narco-terrorism' under de la Espriella
Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella has requested US collaboration in joint military operations to combat 'narco-terrorism', US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said. The announcement included Colombia’s membership in the 'Shield of the Americas' initiative, while Hegseth urged Latin American countries to reject the International Criminal Court.
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Politics · United StatesTrump flew on secret jet after Iran threat, decoy Air Force One used
Donald Trump was moved from Air Force One to a secret military jet after intelligence identified a credible Iranian missile threat. A decoy plane carrying officials and journalists flew separately, escorted by US fighter jets. Trump initially denied any security concerns.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaHegseth attends A3C forum in Panama as Colombia joins US-led drug coalition
Pete Hegseth travelled to Panama for the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition forum on 12 August 2026, where Colombia’s new government authorised joint military operations with the US. The coalition, formed under the Shield of the Americas, now includes 20 countries.
Latin America5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 15- Politics · United States
Pete Hegseth’s net approval rating of -22 puts his job at risk, polls show
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has the lowest net approval rating among Donald Trump’s cabinet members at -22, according to Quinnipiac University and Fox News polling. CNN data analyst Harry Enten suggested the figure could threaten Hegseth’s position, as previous officials with similar ratings were later dismissed.
United States4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 51 · Hype 41 
Politics · United StatesTrump appoints Jennifer Hegseth to chair military spouses commission
President Donald Trump established the Presidential Commission on Military Spouses, appointing Jennifer Hegseth, wife of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as its chair. The commission will address housing, employment and education challenges for military families and submit annual recommendations to the President.
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