Pete Hegseth

Today, the United States and France... again rally together to confront such threats. Because we strive for peace, we must prepare for war and hopefully deter it. We must ensure that our children and our grandchildren know what these men did, that they understand.

Today, the United States and France... again rally together to confront such threats. Because we strive for peace, we must prepare for war and hopefully deter it. We must ensure that our children and our grandchildren know what these men did, that they understand.

But U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is.

But U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is.

But U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is.

I'm Ayesha Roscoe, and this is Up First from NPR News. Japan-based Nippon Steel wanted to buy U.S. Steel.

I'm Ayesha Roscoe, and this is Up First from NPR News. Japan-based Nippon Steel wanted to buy U.S. Steel.

I'm Ayesha Roscoe, and this is Up First from NPR News. Japan-based Nippon Steel wanted to buy U.S. Steel.

But last night at a Pennsylvania steel plant, President Trump touted a deal that he says allows a partnership between the two companies.

But last night at a Pennsylvania steel plant, President Trump touted a deal that he says allows a partnership between the two companies.

But last night at a Pennsylvania steel plant, President Trump touted a deal that he says allows a partnership between the two companies.

Also, Taylor Swift is back in control of her first master recordings.

Also, Taylor Swift is back in control of her first master recordings.

Also, Taylor Swift is back in control of her first master recordings.

In Singapore, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. would reorient its policies and its military to deter what he described as a looming threat from China.

In Singapore, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. would reorient its policies and its military to deter what he described as a looming threat from China.

In Singapore, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. would reorient its policies and its military to deter what he described as a looming threat from China.

Hegseth spoke at the annual Security and Defense Forum, known as the Shangri-La Dialogue.

Hegseth spoke at the annual Security and Defense Forum, known as the Shangri-La Dialogue.

Hegseth spoke at the annual Security and Defense Forum, known as the Shangri-La Dialogue.