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U.S. Defense & Military Politics August 26

Renamed Department of Defense coming ‘soon,' Trump says

President Donald Trump suggested the Department of Defense could be renamed to the Department of War and noted that the change could happen very soon.

VIDEO August 25

Trump signs proclamation related to Biden's botched Afghanistan exit and takes questions

President Donald Trump signs the Abbey Gate proclamation honoring the 13 members of the U.S. armed forces killed in Kabul, Afghanistan.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics August 22

Hundreds of DoD civilians accept call of duty in southern border mission under Trump’s order

Civilian Defense employees are volunteering by the hundreds for temporary details to serve on the southern border after an Aug. 20 memo was circulated via email.

Police and Law Enforcement August 22

Hegseth authorizes 2,000 National Guard troops to carry weapons in DC if necessary: US official

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized National Guard troops and airmen to carry weapons in D.C. if their mission requires it amid a Trump administration crackdown on crime.

Opinion August 22

The warrior ethos effect: Why female enlistment is surging under Trump 

Army exceeds recruiting goals by 10% as women return to military service under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's merit-based advancement and equal treatment policies.

Pentagon August 21

Pentagon unveils new medal for troops deployed in Trump’s southern border crackdown

The Pentagon has created a new Mexican Border Defense Medal for troops who are serving at southern border under Trump's immigration crackdown.

VIDEO August 21

JD Vance addresses heckling incident at DC Union Station before supporters in Georgia

Vice President JD Vance calls for taking 'America's streets back' and reveals what he is 'most proud of' about President Donald Trump in front of his supporters in Georgia. 

Media August 20

Pentagon officials blast Washington Post for putting 'lives at risk' with report on Pete Hegseth’s security

Washington Post faces criticism for publishing sensitive information about defense secretary Pete Hegseth's protective security arrangements and requirements.

VIDEO August 20

Vance and Hegseth heckled by protestors in visit to DC National Guard

91±¬ÁÏ correspondent David Spunt has the latest on Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit with National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. on 'America Reports.'

VIDEO August 19

‘What the Failla?!’: I'm glad my teachings stayed with Pete Hegseth

'91±¬ÁÏ Saturday Night' host Jimmy Failla discusses the Trump administration's physical fitness challenge on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Pentagon August 12

Female military recruits surge across all service branches

Pentagon officials credit Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump's leadership for sharp increase in female military recruits across all service branches in 2025.