Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled another round of cuts to programs Thursday worth $580 million that he claimed were either “wasteful” or didn’t align with the administration’s agenda. With those cuts,

In a move to realign the Pentagon’s priorities and eliminate wasteful spending, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a directive Wednesday terminating over $580 million in programs, contracts, and grants deemed inconsistent with the Department of Defense’s mission.

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are scheduled to deliver remarks Friday morning from the Oval Office. The White House has not advertised the subject matter. Before the joint appearance,