The Latest Breaking News from Pete Hegseth

President Trump prioritizes investment and economic benefits in US-Ukraine relations, focusing on leveraging Ukraine's rare earth minerals.

Recent diplomatic efforts by President Donald Trump to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine have drawn comparisons to British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's policy of appeasement toward Nazi Germany in the late 1930s.

Ukraine is headed for a messy, quick-fix ceasefire – which is unlikely to deliver long term peace in eastern Europe. A likely outcome from what the Trump and Putin teams are proposing could be ten years of guerrilla warfare across a large chunk of Europe and the borders of Asia.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urges NATO allies to increase defense spending to 5% GDP, aligning with Trump administration's stance.

Mitch McConnell defies GOP by opposing Trump's Cabinet picks, signaling a shift in his political stance.

The push for Russian-Ukrainian peace is about more than Ukraine.

US Defense Secretary clarifies US stance on Ukraine's NATO membership, highlighting ongoing negotiations led by President Trump.

Hegseth said Europe needs to increase defense spending and take a primary role in its own defense.

Ukraine’s future may well have changed dramatically this week after the US held its first talks on ending the war with Russia.