National Security

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth asserted that Iran must agree to not having a nuclear weapon in its negotiations with President Donald Trump – or military action will be used. The first face-to-face talks lasted about 45 minutes, and round two of negotiations is on the horizon in Rome. Of course, Hegseth can’t ever fully rule out war with a foreign adversary. However, he was clear that President Trump prefers an agreement in peaceful talks . . .