Pete Hegseth – Pentagon Policies, Press Freedom

Welcome to the archive for Pete Hegseth on JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics – Military News. From his role in reshaping Pentagon press policies and executing loyalty pledges to his influence over military leadership and its impact on LGBTQ service members, this section tracks all major developments. Explore in‐depth articles, analysis, and breaking stories examining how Hegseth’s decisions intersect with issues of transparency, rights, and military policy.

Related Coverage Links on JRL CHARTS:

• Get the Latest in LGBT Politics Exclusively on JRL CHARTS

• Breaking Military News involving LGBTQ Service Members and Security

• Hegseth’s Pentagon Strips Harvey Milk from Navy Ship in Anti-LGBTQ Move

• Rep. Sorensen Shreds Hegseth Over Harvey Milk Ship Renaming

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19 01, 2026

Pentagon Halts HIV-Positive Recruit Training as Florida Cuts Put HIV Medications at Risk

By JRL Charts|2026-01-22T16:24:53-08:00January 19th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) – HIV Treatment Access & Public Health Policy, Breaking Military News – LGBT World News | JRL CHARTS, Florida HIV Medication Access – ADAP & Treatment Support in Florida, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) — Treatment, HIV Public Health Crisis – Epidemic Trends, Impact & Response, Medical Standards & Eligibility, paul goldberg, Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, Prevention & Public Health Coverage, U.S. Military Policy – Service Rules|

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – LGBT Politics News WASHINGTON, D.C. — (January 19, 2026) — The Pentagon temporarily halted initial military training for recruits who test positive for HIV after a federal appeals court allowed the Department of Defense to reinstate prior enlistment standards while legal challenges continue. This affects individuals [...]

24 10, 2025

Mystery Donor Gives Pentagon $130 Million to Cover Troop Pay During Shutdown

By JRL Charts|2026-01-22T16:33:21-08:00October 24th, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: Breaking Military News – LGBT World News | JRL CHARTS, Donald Trump, Gay Washington D.C. News: LGBTQ Politics & Culture in the Capital, JRL CHARTS Exclusives, paul goldberg, Pentagon, Pete Hegseth|

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – Breaking Military News WASHINGTON, D.C. — (October 24, 2025) — In a move drawing intense scrutiny from lawmakers and watchdog groups, the Department of Defense confirmed it has accepted a $130 million anonymous donation intended to help fund troop salaries amid the ongoing government shutdown. Officials [...]

23 09, 2025

Pete Hegseth Axes Women’s Military Panel in Dark Age Power Play

By JRL Charts|2026-01-22T16:36:15-08:00September 23rd, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: Breaking Military News – LGBT World News | JRL CHARTS, defense advisory committee on women, dei programs, Gay Washington D.C. News: LGBTQ Politics & Culture in the Capital, JRL CHARTS Exclusives, LGBT Politics USA, lgbtq news, paul goldberg, Pete Hegseth|

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – Breaking Military News WASHINGTON, D.C. — (September 23, 2025) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has shut down the Pentagon’s nearly century-old women’s advisory panel, a decision critics warn signals his determination to reshape the military in his own image. The move is widely seen as part [...]

20 09, 2025

Pentagon Journalists Ordered to Sign Loyalty Pledge — Or Lose Access

By JRL Charts|2026-01-22T16:36:34-08:00September 20th, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: Breaking Military News – LGBT World News | JRL CHARTS, Donald Trump, JRL CHARTS Exclusives, lgbt politics, LGBT Politics USA, paul goldberg, Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, u.s. naval forces|

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS — Military News WASHINGTON, D.C. — (September 20, 2025) — The Pentagon is rolling out sweeping new restrictions on journalists, requiring them to sign a “loyalty pledge” that bans the use of unauthorized information — even when it’s unclassified. Related Coverage Links on JRL CHARTS: • Get the [...]

28 06, 2025

Pentagon Strips Harvey Milk from Navy Ship in Anti-LGBTQ Move

By JRL Charts|2026-01-22T16:49:43-08:00June 28th, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: Anti-LGBT legislation, Breaking Military News – LGBT World News | JRL CHARTS, california lgbtq news, Donald Trump, Gavin Newsom, Gay Washington D.C. News: LGBTQ Politics & Culture in the Capital, Harvey Milk, JRL CHARTS Exclusives, LGBT Politics USA, LGBT Rights News & Updates | JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics, LGBT Veterans, lgbtq news, Nancy Pelosi, paul goldberg, Pete Hegseth, Trump administration, u.s. naval forces|

WASHINGTON, D.C. — (June 28, 2025) — In a move that has ignited national backlash, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the U.S. Navy will strip civil rights icon Harvey Milk’s name from a Navy ship — and rename it in honor of WWII Medal of Honor recipient Oscar V. Peterson. Related Links on JRL CHARTS: [...]

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