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- US defence secretary says Monroe Doctrine is ‘stronger than ever’ Financial Times
- Hegseth hints major defense spending increase, reveals new details on Trump’s anti-narcoterrorism operations Fox News
- Hegseth endorses National Security Strat, outlines military priorities focused on the West Breaking Defense