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Pentagon cuts off Hegseth town hall webcast after transparency pledge

Hegseth also called "Our diversity is our strength" the "single dumbest phrase in military history," and intends to end the military's DEI programs.

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Hegseth Slams ‘Diversity Is Our Strength’ in Pentagon Town Hall

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday doubled down on his push to eliminate the department’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and renewed his pledge that the military would support President Donald Trump’s deportation efforts.

U.S. News & World Report · 3d

Pentagon's Hegseth: 'Diversity Is Our Strength' Is Dumbest Phrase in Military History

"I think the single dumbest phrase in military history is our diversity is our strength," Hegseth told the audience, adding under his watch "we will treat everyone with fairness."

The New York Times · 3d

Hegseth Uses His First Town Hall to Attack Diversity

The defense secretary, speaking to the Pentagon work force, defended his “unconventional approaches” to an audience that included women and people of color.

WVEC · 3d

In first town hall with the troops, Hegseth again blasts past DEI initiatives: 'Our strength is our unity'

"I think the single dumbest phrase in military history is, 'Our diversity is our strength. I think our strength is our unity," he said. Hegseth continued: "Our strength is our shared purpose, regardless of our background,

Pentagon, transgender

ABC · 3h

Hegseth orders immediate pause on gender-affirming medical care for transgender service members

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered an immediate pause on gender-affirming care for all active duty service members in a memo to senior Pentagon and military leaders.

Task & Purpose · 1h

Pentagon orders immediate hold on gender-affirming care for transgender troops

Gender-affirming surgery is already banned in military healthcare systems but the new memo appears to target hormone therapy and other care.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

Pentagon revives ban on transgender troops joining U.S. military

The Pentagon's move from the Trump administration is the latest volley in a controversy over the service of transgender troops.

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Pete Hegseth Reinstates Ban on New Transgender Service Members After 4-Year Pause Under Joe Biden

The Pentagon has reinstated a ban on new transgender service members in the U.S. military. Donald Trump first introduced the ...

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Hegseth enthusiastic to work with DOGE on ‘long overdue’ clean Pentagon audit

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed the need to conduct a proper audit of the Pentagon and its spending, as doing so is ...

Hegseth Hosts DOD Town Hall: We Are Going To Make Sure That At A Bare Minimum, The Pentagon Passes A Clean Audit

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday reiterated his core priorities for the Defense Department during a town hall meeting ...

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Hegseth commits to Pentagon passing clean audit within 4 years

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday committed to getting the Pentagon to pass a clean audit within four years after the ...

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Deterring China, slashing waste top Pentagon priorities, Hegseth says

"Certainly, we want to send the signals to China that the [Indo-Pacific] area will be and continues to be contested.” ...

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Hegseth: Defense Department must return to long-term planning against strategic adversaries

In a Pentagon town hall, new defense secretary set out an agenda for longer-term plans, faster deployment of tech, and staff ...

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Trump’s grand Gaza plan runs counter to his Pentagon policy picks

President Donald Trump's vow for the U.S. to take over Gaza lies in contrast with his key picks to lead the Department of Defense.

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Hegseth to look into 'what went wrong' in Afghanistan and pledges accountability, slams diversity motto

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed Pentagon employees, promising to bring accountability for the Biden administration's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, and ripped the notion that ...

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