Chuck Hagel

US to Move High-Profile Missile Defense System to Guam

Increasing aggressive North Korean rhetoric prompts the US to decide to deploy a high-profile missile-defense system on the island of Guam.

Red line drawing near?

Hagel to Visit Israel April 21

IDF Radio says Chuck Hagel's visit is "very surprising, certainly in its urgency." Iran, Syria to top agenda.

Hagel: 'Everything On Table' As US Cuts Defense

US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel says Pentagon must "put everything on the table" as it struggles to adjust to major spending cuts.

Hagel: US 'Prepared to Deal With Any Eventuality' From N. Korea

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel US announced that the US is "prepared to deal with any eventuality" from North Korea.

Controversial Hagel Plans Israel Visit to Boost Defense Ties

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel plans to visit the Jewish state in April to boost cooperation between the two countries.

Hagel's Visit to Afghanistan Quickly Turns to Crisis Management

Hagel faced inflammatory remarks from Afghan President Hamid Karzai and insurgent bombings during his first visit to the country

Two US Soldiers Killed in 'Insider Attack' on Afghan Base

Two American soldiers in Afghanistan were killed along with several local troops in the latest suspected insider attack

J Street Takes Credit for US Defense Secy Appt ‘Victory’

The leftist Jewish-American “J Street” lobbying group takes credit for the controversial confirmation of US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.

Report: US to Cut Aid to Israel by $150M

An unconfirmed report says American foreign aid to Israel is going to be cut by $150 million. The figure is lower than what was expected.

Barak, Hagel Meeting Described as 'Warm'

The U.S. will continue to provide Israel with military aid, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told Defense Minister Ehud Barak

When AIPAC Went AWOL

Afghan President Accuses US of Collusion with Taliban

President Karzai has accused the US of colluding with the Taliban to justify its presence in Afghanistan.

Barak and Hagel to Meet at the Pentagon

Barak and new Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will meet Tuesday, making Barak the first foreign counterpart Hagel will meet.

JStreet Cheers Hagel Confirmation

The radically leftist JStreet lobby welcomed the confirmation of former Sen. Chuck Hagel as incoming U.S. Secretary of Defense.

ECI on Hagel Confirmation: 'We Fought a Good Fight'

"We fought the good fight, and are proud to have done so,” said Chairman of the Emergency Committee for Israel on Hagel confirmation.

Senate Confirms Hagel as Secretary of Defense

The U.S. Senate confirms Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense, ending an acrimonious nominations process.

Senate Ends Hagel Filibuster, Clears Way For Confirmation

The Senate voted Tuesday to break a filibuster against the nomination of Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense.

Arutz Sheva Op-ed on Hagel Picked Up By Breitbart

Breitbart reports on op-ed which exposed that Hagel called for U.S. troops to patrol the future borders between Israel and 'Palestine'.

ZOA Lauds Anti-Hagel Letter of 14 US Senators

Zionist Organization of America applauds the 14 senators who wrote a letter to Obama, urging him to withdraw Hagel nomination.

Hagel’s $160 Billion 'West Bank' US Troops Deathtrap

Republican Warns: Vote for Hagel and be Held Accountable

Sen. James Inhofe warns fellow Republicans they will be held accountable if they vote to confirm Chuck Hagel.

New Poll: 38 Percent of Americans Oppose Hagel Nomination

A new poll has shown that 38 percent of Americans hold an unfavorable opinion of Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense.

Schumer: Chuck Hagel ‘Almost Had Tears’ During Meeting

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said Chuck Hagel was very emotional as he explained connotation of “Jewish lobby.”

Hagel 2010: Netanyahu "Radical", Israel to be Apartheid State

US Secretary of Defense nominee labeled Netanyahu “a radical,” called to include Hamas in negotiations.

Hagel 'Doesn't Recall' Remark on Israel Controlling State Dept.

Sen. Graham said that he has accepted a new disclaimer from Chuck Hagel disavowing one of his many offensive statements about Israel.

Hagel Will Likely be Confirmed, Predicts McCain

One of Chuck Hagel's fiercest critics, Sen. John McCain, predicts he'll have enough votes to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense.

SNL Pulls 'Anti-Semitic' Parody on Hagel Hearing

Abe Foxman: skit is insensitive. Mark Langfan: it's "disgustingly racist, "putrid and lurid."

AJC Urges Senate to Take Closer Look at Hagel's Israel Stance

The American Jewish Committee is calling for “further Senate deliberation” on defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel.

Republicans Block Vote on Hagel Nomination, For Now

Republicans successfully block Chuck Hagel's nomination to be Secretary of Defense, forcing a 10-day delay in his confirmation vote.

Report: Hagel Claimed State Department is Controlled by Israel

New reports indicate that Hagel failed to disclose damning speeches he delivered to groups known for anti-Israel bias.

White House Raises Stakes in Hagel Confirmation

Democrats in the Senate are unsure they have the votes to overcome an almost unprecedented Republican filibuster in Hagel confirmation.

Senate Committee Approves Hagel's Nomination

A U.S. Senate committee has approved by a vote of 14 to 11 the nomination of Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense.

US Sen. Graham to Block Nominees Till Obama Reveals Activities

U.S. Sen. Graham (R-SC) says he will block a vote on White House nominees until Pres. Obama reveals his actions during the Benghazi attack.

Senate to Vote Tuesday on Hagel Nomination

The Senate Armed Services Committee will meet Tuesday to consider the nomination of Chuck Hagel as US defense secretary

Sen. Inhofe Threatens Filibuster to Block Hagel

Sen. James Inhofe threatened to filibuster Chuck Hagel if necessary to prevent his confirmation as the next US secretary of defense.

Israelis Must Protest Obama's Visit

Hagel in 2008: U.S. Shouldn't Even Think of Bombing Iran

A newly surfaced video shows Chuck Hagel as having expressed in 2008 more concern over Israel's nuclear weapons than Iran's.

Report: Hagel Receiving Donations From 'Friends of Hamas'

Hagel has refused to release documents on sources of foreign funding because he is purportedly receiving donations from “Friends of Hamas.”

Hagel: US Needs to 'Reverse Optics' in Relationship With Israel

Chuck Hagel: In order to restore credibility as an honest broker in Mideast, US has to "reverse optics" in relationship with Jewish state.

Senate Committee Postpones Hagel Confirmation Vote

The Senate Armed Services Committee has postponed a panel vote that was expected to take place Thursday on the nomination of Chuck Hagel.

Opposition to Hagel Vindicated by Apalling Performance

GOP Senator: Hagel 'Seems Clueless' on Policy Toward Iran

Senator Lindsay Graham urged the US President to reconsider his nomination, saying Hagel "seems clueless" on U.S. policy toward Iran.

Video: Hagel 'Doesn't Know' Why He Said 'Jewish Lobby' Remarks

Hagel faced a brutal line of questioning during Senate confirmation hearings as he grappled for adequate defense of "Jewish lobby" comments.

Confirmed: Panetta to Testify on Benghazi

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will testify before the Senate on Benghazi attack, in a move that may lift one obstacle to Hagel confirmation

White House Falters on Legitimacy of Iranian Government

Just hours after Hagel's testimony, White House press secretary Jay Carney faltered regarding legitimacy of Iranian government.

American Jewry: Found Wanting

Hagel Under Fire Over Israel and Iran at Senate Hearing

Chuck Hagel, under fire from Republicans over his anti-Israel stance, reiterates support for Israel, regrets past remarks.

Biden Defends Hagel, Calls GOP Criticism 'Ridiculous'

Vice President Joe Biden staunchly defended Hagel, dismissing Republican criticisms of the former Nebraska senator.

Hagel: Willing to Attack Iran if Necessary

Hagel writes to Senate: There is time and space for diplomacy with Iran, but the window is closing.

Hagel: Israel is Keeping 'Palestinians Caged Up Like Animals'

Hagel made staggering accusations against Israel in 2003, alleging that the Jewish state is keeping “Palestinians caged up like animals.”

Graham: 'I'm Going to Block Hagel Until Panetta Testifies'

Sen. Graham said he'll block Hagel’s confirmation hearings until outgoing Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta testifies on Benghazi attacks.

CUFI Emergency Summit to Lobby US Senators to Vote Against Hagel

Christians United for Israel is convening emergency summit meeting in Washington to urge senators to vote against nomination of Chuck Hagel.

400 Christian Leaders to Lobby against Hagel Nomination

Pro-Israel lobby wants Republicans to know Hagel is "a key issue for the base," Democrats to think twice.

Top Jewish Leaders Meet with Hagel

Top Jewish leaders met with controversial defense secretary nominee, Chuck Hagel, in what seems to be an effort to placate Jewish concerns.

Date Set for Chuck Hagel's Confirmation Hearing

US lawmakers will have their first chance to formally question Chuck Hagel on January 31 when the Senate convenes its confirmation hearing.

Full-Page Ad in New York Times Asks: 'Who is Chuck Hagel?'

The Emergency Committee for Israel placed a full-page ad in the New York Times publicly impugning the nomination of Chuck Hagel.

Hagel Backtracks on Controversial Israel, Iran Comments

In an effort to temper concerns of pro-Israel lawmakers in Washington, Chuck Hagel has backtracked on controversial Israel, Iran remarks.

Ros-Lehtinen: Hagel Doesn't View Israel as a US 'Ally'

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: “Chuck Hagel has a difficult time understanding that Israel is our ally."

Hagel Think Tank Sees 'Post-Mullah' Iran as 'Natural Ally'

"Atlantic Council" sees democratization of Arab world making Iran more moderate by 2030.

Rivlin: Israel Concerned About Hagel Nomination

Knesset Speaker says Israel is worried about Hagel "because of his statements in the past and his stance toward Israel."