Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly warned Mexican officials last month that the US military was ready to take “unilateral action” against Mexico’s drug cartels if more isn’t done to stem the flow of fentanyl and migrants into the US.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to prepare plans to make drastic budget cuts over the next five years, with an exception for border security, according to a new memo obtained by CNN.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the U.S. Cyber Command to halt “all planning against Russia,” The Record reported today. The cybersecurity publication cited three sources as saying that Hegseth issued the directive last week. It reportedly affects, among other activities, the planning of offensive cybersecurity operations.

The defense secretary threatened Mexico with unspecified "unilateral action" in a call with the country's leaders, according to a report.

The United States has threatened Mexico with military action if it does not manage the drug cartels effectively. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth stated that if Mexico does not address the collusion between its government and drug cartels,