Opinion September 30 Calling in the generals: What Hegseth’s top-brass meeting should — and shouldn't — mean The rare mass gathering of U.S. flag officers at Quantico is an opportunity to clarify civilian-military relations as leaders plan -course corrections.
Crime September 30 Louisiana governor requests 1,000 National Guard troops to fight violent crime wave across state Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry formally requests 1,000 National Guard personnel under Title 32 to address overwhelming crime in New Orleans and other cities.
VIDEO September 25 Pete Hegseth plans rare in-person meeting with hundreds of officers 91±¬ÁÏ chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin has the latest on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's invitation sending 'shockwaves' to his officer corps on 'The Story.'
White House September 24 Trump unleashes US military power on cartels. Is a wider war looming? President Donald Trump has authorized military strikes against alleged Venezuelan drug vessels in the Caribbean, prompting congressional questions about legality.
Homeland Security September 24 Hegseth, Noem on board with ‘vital step’ to create Coast Guard secretary amid Trump’s drug smuggling crackdown EXCLUSIVE: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem endorse establishing a Coast Guard secretary as part of broader service reforms.
U.S. Defense & Military Politics September 23 Pete Hegseth axes Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services, citing divisive agenda War Secretary Pete Hegseth ends the civilian advisory committee focused on women in the military, claiming it promotes a feminist agenda that undermines uniform standards.
VIDEO September 22 Jonathan Turley: This Pentagon measure is a 'bridge too far,' 'stranglehold' on free press 91±¬ÁÏ contributor Jonathan Turley analyzes concerns over press freedom following a mandate from the Pentagon on 'Special Report.'
U.S. Defense & Military Politics September 18 EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon denies NBC report on Charlie Kirk recruiting campaign, calls it '100% wrong' The Pentagon denied an NBC report claiming it planned a recruiting campaign tied to slain activist Charlie Kirk, blasting it as false and based on anonymous sources.
Charlie Kirk September 15 Pentagon suspends Army colonel for celebrating Charlie Kirk's death Pentagon suspends Army colonel Scott Stephens over social media posts mocking Charlie Kirk's killing, citing zero tolerance policy for such behavior.
91±¬ÁÏ Flash September 10 Pete Hegseth makes homeland security top mission in first interview as secretary of War Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warns narco-terrorism will no longer be tolerated as the Trump administration steps up homeland defense efforts.
China September 10 Hegseth delivers stern warning to China in first call after Xi's military parade Pete Hegseth and China's defense chief discussed regional tensions following Xi Jinping's military parade showcasing nuclear weapons and alliances with Russia and North Korea.