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Hegseth warned about Trump issuing illegal military orders as a Fox contributor in 2016

Attorney General Pam Bondi also argued that service members must disobey unlawful orders before joining Trump’s DOJ

The Independent UK

Billionaire Joe Lonsdale Urges Return of Public Hangings to Restore 'Masculine Leadership'

Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale faces backlash for advocating public hangings to revive 'masculine leadership' after backing Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

International Business Times UK

Billionaire Palantir co-founder calls for return of public hangings to show ‘masculine leadership’ in America

‘If I’m in charge later, we won’t just have a three strikes law. We will quickly try and hang men after three violent crimes,’ Lonsdale wrote on X

The Independent UK

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Trump Not Pushing Back Against Those Claiming Hegseth Is Not Fit To Be Defense Secretary: Report

President Donald Trump is growing tired of the scandals surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and not pushing back against those saying he's not up for the job, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Whistleblower Officials Come Forward About Illegal Orders Allegedly Issued by President Trump

Sen. Elissa Slotkin reveals US troops fear presidential unlawful orders, citing lethal Caribbean strikes. Trump's reaction: 'SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!'

International Business Times UK

Hegseth Mulls Releasing a Video That Illustrates the Brutality of Trump's Murderous Anti-Drug Strategy

The footage shows what happened to the survivors of the September 2 attack that inaugurated the president's deadly campaign against suspected drug boats.

Reason

Hegseth in 2016 Repeatedly Warned Trump Could Issue Unlawful Military Orders

Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth once warned that troops must refuse unlawful military orders from Trump. Now he condemns lawmakers for the exact same warning.

International Business Times UK

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Does Pete Hegseth even believe that war crimes exist?

The US defense secretary’s belief that the military should not be held to account has been a defining factor in his career

The Guardian - US

Adam Schiff Says Killing 'Shipwrecked Survivors' A Textbook Violation Of War Laws, Says If Pete Hegseth Is 'So Proud' He Should Release The Full Video

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is demanding full transparency from the Pentagon after a recent military strike reportedly killed shipwrecked survivors at sea, calling the action both unlawful and morally unacceptable.

Benzinga

Trump news at a glance: Key Republican backs release of video of strike on alleged drug boat

Democrats are pushing the Trump administration to release the video of a second strike on the drug boat which was incapacitated in the Caribbean. Key US politics stories from 7 December 2025

The Guardian - US

GOP Rep. Don Bacon Again Slams Pete Hegseth, Claims He Has 'Ruined His Credibility'

Republican Rep. Don Bacon again slammed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming that his recent decisions have "ruined his credibility."

Latin Times

‘I would have made the same call’: Hegseth doubles down on second boat strike despite initially calling it fake news

When your alibi needs constant revisions to make sense.

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Democrats urge Pentagon to release video of strike on alleged drug boat

Trump team faces mounting pressure as members of Congress allege that the deadly attack was unlawful

The Guardian - US

Democratic and GOP lawmakers contradict each other in describing ‘double tap’ boat strike footage

Trump said this week that he would release video of controversial ‘double-tap’ strike that targeted survivors

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Hegseth signals unchecked military power in inflammatory speech as Trump allegedly considers dropping support for his ‘War’ Secretary

Hegseth is spiraling, and Trump is reportedly taking notice.

The Independent UK

Admiral tells lawmakers that all 11 people on alleged drug boat hit by double-tap strike were on a list of military targets: report

The double-tap strike against the alleged drug vessel has been at the center of a growing controversy

AAP

Australia facing US pressure to fire up military spend

US calls for its allies to lift defence budgets will likely be raised again with Australia during high-level talks in Washington DC between senior ministers.

The Guardian - US

Saturday Night Live: Melissa McCarthy hosts for sixth time but laughs are sparse

Beloved comedic actor returns for a middling episode that takes aim at everyone from Pete Hegseth to the viral drunk raccoon

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Cinemablend

Colin Jost Made Another SNL Appearance In A Non Weekend Update Sketch, And We’re All Coming To The Same Conclusion

We see you, Colin!

Euronews

Hegseth defends deadly strikes on alleged cartel boats in the Caribbean

As part of the Pentagon’s anti-drug campaign, the US has been targeting vessels in the Caribbean, striking dozens of boats and killing at least 87 people.

The Independent UK

SNL cold open skewers Trump for seemingly falling asleep during meetings — and jokes he was dreaming of Mamdani

“I’m very much awake,” Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, said. “Now someone quickly tell me where am I, who am I and what year might it be.”

The Independent UK

Hegseth won’t commit to releasing video of second strike on drug boat — and doesn’t have ‘any regrets’ over Signal controversy

"Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now,” Hegseth said.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Hegseth faces most serious crisis of tenure

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth under siege over mishandling of classified military intelligence and Caribbean boat attacks. Key US politics stories from 6 December 2025

The Independent UK

Trump no longer pushing back when White House insiders say Hegseth is not up for the job as he tires of controversies: report

It’s been a ‘rough week for Pete,’ a senior official said

The Guardian - US

Hegseth gives defiant speech defending ‘drug boat’ strikes amid scrutiny

At event in California, US defense secretary says Trump has power to take military action ‘as he sees fit’

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