UK and US defence secretaries speak for first time since Trump took office
Friday, 31 January 2025 Pete Hegseth, the new US defence secretary, spoke with his British counterpart John Healey by phone on Friday in their first conversation since taking office, Sky News can reveal.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, during a visit to Panama, vowed to "take back" the Panama Canal from what he called China's growing influence. Speaking alongside Panamanian officials, he promised stronger U.S.-Panama security ties.China has been accused of using commercial ties for espionage. Hegseth emphasized the canal must remain open and secure for all nations.
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In this intense discussion, President Donald Trump warns the Iran-backed Houthis that the situation is about to get worse, signaling an escalation in U.S. military action. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth passionately defends U.S. airstrikes in Yemen, acknowledging the strength of the Houthi rebels but insisting that the U.S. will not back down. Meanwhile, Trump hints at direct talks with Iran, raising the stakes in the ongoing conflict. Watch as Trump and Hegseth lay out the future of U.S. strategy in the Middle East and the potential for further escalation.
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Trump's Secret Chats EXPOSED! A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to preserve explosive Signal chat messages detailing US airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. The controversy erupted after an Atlantic journalist was accidentally added to a group chat where top officials—including VP JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—discussed military plans. Reports revealed that the messages were set to auto-delete, sparking legal action by nonprofit watchdog American Oversight, which accused the administration of bypassing federal transparency laws. Trump dismissed the scandal as a "witch-hunt," but the court’s ruling ensures the messages remain intact.
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MASSIVE LEAK! A shocking data breach has exposed the personal information and passwords of top U.S. security officials, including Pete Hegseth, Michael Waltz, and Tulsi Gabbard. The leak, now circulating online, raises major national security concerns, sparking fears of cyber espionage and foreign interference. Authorities are investigating how such sensitive data ended up in the public domain and who might be behind this alarming cyberattack. With Trump’s key officials targeted, is this part of a larger plot?
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White House Sec Karoline Leavitt steps forward to defend Pete Hegseth as the BIG ATLANTIC POST security chat leak controversy intensifies. With national security at stake, this issue raises critical concerns about government transparency and encrypted communication. The BIG ATLANTIC POST security chat leak has sparked debates on the handling of classified information, and Leavitt's stance sheds light on the situation. As discussions on encrypted messaging grow, the public is left to assess the administration’s role in securing communications.
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Ministers arrive at Downing Street for a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer before the House of Commons pauses for Easter recess. Arriving at Number 10 were Jonathan Reynolds, Yvette Cooper, John Healey, Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband and other members of the cabinet. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves has visited Wellington Barracks in central London after announcing in her Spring Statement that defence spending will increase by 2.5% in GDP. The chancellor and the defence secretary John Healey were shown the first AI-powered strike drone, as they learnt about the work of people on the strategic command's innovation unit. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Defence Secretary John Healey meet young apprentices and schoolchildren at a defence manufacturing site in North West England. The PM spoke to the children about what they had done during British Science Week, which took place between 7th to 16th March. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Government ministers arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting with the prime minister on Tuesday morning. David Lammy, Ed Miliband, John Healey and Bridget Phillipson are seen walking into No 10 ahead of the meeting with Sir Keir Starmer. It comes as the PM defends his decision to cut welfare benefits for working age people.
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Defence Secretary John Healey, in Washington DC, said the UK will “deepen and strengthen” security ties with its “closest security ally.” He welcomed US calls for Europe to “step up on Ukraine” and defence spending. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
In an emotional moment at the White House, President Donald Trump hugs and comforts Patty Morin, the grieving mother of Rachel Morin, who was brutally Raped and murdered by an El Salvadoran fugitive. During their meeting, Trump expressed his condolences and shared a heartfelt message, telling Patty, “Your daughter is looking down proud of you.” This powerful moment came as part of Trump’s ongoing push to enforce stricter deportation policies, as he emphasizes the need to remove violent criminals from the U.S. Rachel Morin, a mother of five from Maryland, was murdered while hiking in 2023. Her killer, Victor Martinez-Hernandez, an illegal immigrant and fugitive from El Salvador, was later convicted for the crime. Trump’s stance on deportation policies has been a central part of his message, and he continues to call for the removal of criminals like Martinez-Hernandez from American soil.
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