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Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security

Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security

SINGAPORE — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned down previous comments calling China a threat.

Associated Press
May 30, 2026
In Southern California Chinese enclave, a mayor's arrest stokes fears of Beijing's influence

Posted May 30, 2026

In Southern California Chinese enclave, a mayor's arrest stokes fears of Beijing's influence
Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations

Posted May 30, 2026

Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations
Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal

Posted May 30, 2026

Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal
Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' for nation's 250th anniversary after artists drop out

Posted May 30, 2026

Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' for nation's 250th anniversary after artists drop out
5 dead and 34 injured after bus hits cars in Virginia

Posted May 29, 2026

5 dead and 34 injured after bus hits cars in Virginia
Explosion at a Dallas apartment building kills at least 3 people, including a child

Posted May 29, 2026

Explosion at a Dallas apartment building kills at least 3 people, including a child
4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho

Posted May 18, 2026

4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho
South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions in deaths of wife and son

Posted May 13, 2026

South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions in deaths of wife and son
A 600-person search continues for pair of missing US soldiers off Morocco’s coast

Posted May 06, 2026

A 600-person search continues for pair of missing US soldiers off Morocco’s coast
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