Hegseth didn't inform White House before pausing weapon shipments to Ukraine
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paused weapon shipments to Ukraine without informing the White House, causing confusion within the administration. Sources revealed that Trump claimed he was not responsible and deflected questions about who authorized the halt. The decision caught senior officials off guard and marks the second time this year Hegseth has stopped shipments.

Trump later directed Hegseth to restart the flow of interceptor missiles critical for Ukraine's defense. Despite ongoing assessments of U.S. weapons stockpiles, Trump did not request a pause in shipments. The Pentagon has faced scrutiny for its lack of communication with Congress regarding the decision.

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