Pistorius makes fresh push for Hegseth meeting after spring setback

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius plans a September trip to the U.S. and Texas to meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following a failed May attempt. The trip includes a Pentagon visit, potential meetings with Congress and defense industry leaders, and a ceremonial rollout of an F-35 fighter jet bound for Germany. Hegseth recently announced a review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe, raising concerns about defense coordination.