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Jan. 29, 2026
Hegseth Touts Deterrent Effect of Venezuela Raid During First 2026 Cabinet Meeting
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Operation Absolute Resolve, which occurred Jan. 3, was spectacularly executed, demonstrated the skills of the U.S. military and served to reestablish the deterrent effect of the U.S. armed forces during a cabinet meeting at the White House.
Nov. 21, 2025
Hegseth Says Designating Venezuelan Cartel as Terrorist Org Will Bring 'New Options' to Administration
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said plans to declare Venezuela's state-embedded criminal network Cartel de los Soles a terrorist organization will bring "a whole bunch of new options" to how the U.S. deals with narco-terrorists in that region.
Sept. 9, 2025
Hegseth Emphasizes Anti-Narco-Terrorism Mission During Caribbean Trip
The poisoning of the American people by narco-terrorists running illegal drugs through international waters will be tolerated no longer, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth underscored during a trip in the Caribbean region.
Feb. 5, 2025
First Flight of Illegal Aliens Arrives at Guantanamo
At Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, the 10 high-threat illegal aliens who recently arrived are being housed in vacant detention facilities. They are not being held alongside war on terror detainees who also reside at the installation.