Pete Hegseth

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Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Accountability Over USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment Conditions

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US Aug 17, 2026

Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Accountability Over USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment Conditions

Twelve federal lawmakers send a formal inquiry to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding an independent investigation into food shortages, maintenance issues, and crew welfare aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after 250 days at sea.

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President Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' Joint Military Exercises with South Korea

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US Aug 17, 2026

President Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' Joint Military Exercises with South Korea

President Donald Trump directs Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce scheduled Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military drills with South Korea, citing multi-million-dollar operational costs and ongoing diplomatic overtures with North Korea.

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President Trump Directs Defense Department to Scale Back U.S.-South Korea Joint Military Exercises

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US Aug 17, 2026

President Trump Directs Defense Department to Scale Back U.S.-South Korea Joint Military Exercises

President Donald Trump instructs Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce troop deployments and scope for the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.

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