A senator told Hegseth: "I suggest you do a little homework before you prepare for these types of negotiations."

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Newly appointed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledges to bolster border security through military deployments and aircraft for deportations.

Recent senate hearings to confirm Donald Trump’s cabinet picks brought into sharp contrast the candidate for US secretary of defence, Pete Hegseth, and the secretary of state, Marco Rubio. Tammy Duckworth,

US President Donald Trump hates US trade deficits, loves US tariffs and is mostly indifferent, if not hostile, toward multilateral arrangements including ASEAN.

The Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, a triumphant moment for the former Fox News host who overcame allegations of sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse and inexperience to attain one of the country’s most crucial positions.

As a Republican, her vote on Hegseth’s confirmation has immense power, as Hegseth can only afford to lose three Republican votes. For the safety of Mainers everywhere, Collins must remember her duty to protect those she represents and block this dangerous choice for secretary of defense.

It is no surprise that a top member of the Trump administration, like Hegseth, faces concerns, as there have been worries that the boss himself may not be keen on Southeast Asia.

Hegseth responded at the heated Senate confirmation hearing that he couldn't tell Duckworth the exact number of ASEAN nations, but that “I know we have allies in South Korea and Japan in AUKUS ...

During Tuesday's heated Senate confirmation hearing, Senator Tammy Duckworth grilled for Pete Hegseth over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Hegseth responded at the heated Senate confirmation hearing that he couldn't tell Duckworth the exact number of ASEAN nations, but that "I know we have allies in South Korea and Japan in AUKUS (a pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the U.S.) with Australia."

Four major developments shaped the security environment in the South China Sea in 2024: (1) increased Chinese coercion against Philippine naval vessels and aircraft; (2) adoption of a new maritime defense strategy by the Philippines;