Defense Secretary Patrick Hegseth is facing scrutiny from lawmakers over his handling of sensitive information, including a secret Signal chat where details of a Yemen strike were shared. The chat, set up by former national security adviser Mike Waltz, included Hegseth and other senior administration leaders, but inadvertently added Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg to the conversation. This led to criticism of Hegseth's use of the unsecured messaging app. Lawmakers are also unhappy with Hegseth's lack of transparency on the administration's first proposed defense budget, which totals $1 trillion, and his handling of controversial spending, including plans to spend hundreds of millions on security upgrades for a Qatari jet and a military parade.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-defence-secretary-hegseth-faces-congress-for-first-time-since-signal-leaks-marine-deployment-to-los-angeles/article69677726.eceUS Representative Rosa DeLauro criticized Secretary Pete Hegseth for sharing military secrets in a non-secure chat, leading to the firing of National Security Adviser Waltz. Hegseth has proposed a $1 trillion defense budget with three core priorities: restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding the military, and reestablishing deterrence. The bill includes a 3.8% increase in basic pay for all military personnel starting January 1, 2026, but eliminates $3.6 billion due to staff reductions. It also allocates approximately $13 billion for President Trump's proposed missile defense system, known as the Golden Dome for America.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/politics/congress/hegseth-faces-lawmakers-for-first-time-since-signal-chat-controversyIran has warned Israel that it possesses intelligence to respond to an attack on its nuclear sites. The threat comes amid heightened tensions between the two nations, with Israel also deporting climate activist Greta Thunberg after intercepting a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying her. Meanwhile, Israeli regional states can "build alternative" infrastructure in Gaza, according to Yair Golan.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/06/10/iran-warns-israel-it-has-intelligence-to-respond-to-an-attack-on-nuclear-sites/Nato's top commander, French Admiral Pierre Vandier, says Ukraine's "Spider's web" drone attack on Russia holds lessons for Western militaries about the importance of innovation and adaptation in modern warfare. Vandier warns that Nato must act quickly to counter the Russian threat, which is reconstituting its forces at a faster pace than Nato, and may be ready to attack the alliance in as little as four years. He emphasizes the need for both major planning and adaptive planning, and notes that Nato needs to invest in new equipment and technologies, such as artificial intelligence and robotics, to complement traditional systems.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/06/10/ukraines-spiders-web-attack-was-a-game-changer-natos-top-admiral-explains-why/179716US President Trump said new talks with Iran this week could clarify if a nuclear deal is possible to avoid military action. The latest meeting was expected on Friday or Saturday, not Thursday as initially thought. Diplomatic tensions are high over Iran's uranium enrichment, which is currently at 60%, far above the 3.67% limit set in the 2015 deal. Western countries, including the US, accuse Iran of seeking atomic weapons, while Tehran insists its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-says-sixth-round-of-us-talks-planned-for-june-15/article69677641.eceThe US government has announced that individuals with work authorization documents or approval notices issued before February 5, 2025, will retain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and keep their documentation valid until October 2, 2026, pending a lawsuit in California district court. In contrast, those who registered under the 2021 Venezuela TPS designation had their work authorization documents expire on March 10, 2025, with an extension through September 10, 2025. Employers are advised to review their I-9 records to identify affected employees.
https://natlawreview.com/article/uscis-issues-updated-guidance-terminated-venezuela-tps-following-scotus-decisionCzech Prime Minister Petr Fiala believes a failed arson attack in Czechia was part of Russia's hybrid war against his country. The Czech Republic has been a strong supporter of Ukraine since Russia's invasion on February 24, 2022. Western officials accuse Russia and its proxies of staging numerous attacks across Europe, aiming to sow division and undermine support for Ukraine.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/czech-court-sentences-colombian-for-arson-attack-which-officials-think-is-tied-to-russia#Defense Secretary Mark Hegseth defended President Trump's decision to deploy troops to protect federal agents in Los Angeles, citing the need to ensure public safety and deter rioters and looters. The deployment is part of a larger effort to secure the homeland, with Hegseth suggesting that the use of troops inside the US will continue to expand. Lawmakers criticized the administration's lack of transparency on its proposed $1 trillion defense budget, which includes plans for security upgrades and funding for a parade in Los Angeles. Rep. Betty McCollum questioned Hegseth about the costs of the operation, while Gen. Eric Smith, Marine Corps commandant, assured lawmakers that his troops are trained to execute lawful tasks without concern for lethal force. The Pentagon is also rethinking drone defenses after a surprise attack by Ukraine destroyed Russian bomber aircraft in June. Funding for Ukraine military assistance will be reduced in the upcoming defense budget, with Hegseth citing a negotiated peaceful settlement as the administration's preferred approach.
https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/hegseth-faces-sharp-questions-from-congress-on-deploying-troops-to-la-and-pentagon-spending/article_14b5b2af-78f2-5a89-ad7d-4c588f47e559.htmlIndian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar attributes the effectiveness of Indian military systems to the destruction of Pakistani airfields, citing eight main airfields that were disabled during the conflict. He claims this was the primary reason for the ceasefire, contradicting US President Donald Trump's role in brokering the agreement.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/do-not-care-where-they-are-india-will-go-deep-into-pakistan-if-another-pahalgam-happens-says-jaishankar-13895922.html