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Pentagon 1 day ago

White House advances plan for Department of War as Trump looks to restore historical military title

Trump plans to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, reversing a post-World War II change to restore historical military naming.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics 2 days ago

Pentagon backs Under Secretary Anthony Tata amid legal dispute involving astrologer

The Pentagon is standing by Under Secretary of Defense Anthony Tata as court filings show allegations of harassment, defamation and extortion against a self-described astrologer.

Afghanistan 5 days ago

Four years after Abbey Gate, veterans who saved civilians demand accountability

Special operations veterans who conducted civilian rescue missions during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal share their experiences and ongoing trauma.

Pentagon 6 days ago

‘Bold’ general who led US’ ‘Midnight Hammer’ strikes on Iran ends Middle East reign

Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla hands over CENTCOM leadership to Adm. Brad Cooper after overseeing Iran strikes and Houthis operations during his tenure as commander.

Pentagon 6 days ago

Some National Guard troops are now armed in Washington, DC

National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., have been authorized to carry firearms as part of President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown.

UFOs 6 days ago

UFO mania grips small town after mysterious glowing object sighting goes viral

A glowing object spotted over upstate New York's Finger Lakes sparked UFO speculation before being identified as a Vulcan Centaur rocket launch from Florida.

J.B. Pritzker August 24

Gov. Pritzker says Trump trying to 'manufacture a crisis' as admin plans National Guard deployment to Chicago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said there is no emergency following reports that the federal government may deploy the National Guard to Chicago.

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.

Pentagon August 21

Pentagon taps civilian employees to assist Trump administration immigration enforcement

The Pentagon is encouraging 950,000 civilian employees to join a volunteer force assisting DHS efforts through ICE and CBP temporary assignments.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics August 20

FIRST ON FOX: Navy slashes civilian public affairs jobs in push for military readiness

The Navy cut civilian public affairs jobs and centralized hiring in a memo shared first with 91±¬ÁÏ Digital to boost readiness and save taxpayer money.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics August 20

Department of Defense recruiting civilian volunteers for Trump admin's immigration crackdown operations

The Department of Defense is offering civilian employees opportunities to support ICE and CBP immigration enforcement for up to 180 days with salaries ranging from $25,684 to $191,900.

White House August 19

National Guard troops from six red states head to DC to help tackle crime

Six states send National Guard troops to Washington as Trump deploys soldiers to combat crime and federalizes the Metropolitan Police Department.

MILITARY August 18

RFK Jr., Hegseth face off in impressive pullup, pushup Pentagon showdown

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth competed in a fitness challenge of 50 pullups and 100 pushups under five minutes.

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.

Immigration August 7

ICE could get boost from National Guard if called, Iowa governor says

Kim Reynolds says Iowa National Guard stands ready to help ICE with clerical work as part of immigration enforcement efforts across multiple states

MILITARY July 30

Army secretary rescinds West Point leadership offer to former Biden administration CISA director

Former Biden administration cybersecurity chief Jen Easterly lost a distinguished West Point chair position after the Army secretary ordered a review of academy hiring practices.

US Army July 25

Decision to remove West Point crest from chapel Bibles reversed by secretary of the Army

"The decision to remove the Academy’s historic crest from the Bibles in the Cadet Chapel is yet another example of the previous administration pushing far-left politics into our military institutions," Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll said.

Pete Hegseth July 25

Pentagon freezes out DC think tanks in new move, citing 'America last' concerns

The Defense Department will now thoroughly vet conference invitations to ensure events advance Trump's agenda, following the withdrawal of officials from the Aspen Security Forum.

Israel July 24

US and Israel urgently need to replenish weapons stockpiles after 12-day war, defense analysts warn

Iran's missile campaign against Israel and U.S. bases cost Tehran up to $6.6 billion while depleting half its arsenal. Experts call for investment in cheaper interception technologies.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics July 24

West Point Bible crest controversy spurs Pentagon lawsuit from conservative watchdog

Conservative watchdog group sues for documents on the alleged removal of the West Point crest from chapel Bibles, following scrutiny over changes to the academy's mission statement.

Opinion July 23

SEN ROGER WICKER: The Pentagon needs major reform. Now is our chance

New legislation proposes changes to Pentagon's bureaucracy, including portfolio acquisition executives and streamlined qualification for weapons systems.

Los Angeles July 21

Pentagon orders 700 Marines to withdraw from Los Angeles as stability returns following ICE protests

U.S. Marines exit LA following month-long deployment that Mayor Karen Bass called an 'unnecessary, unprecedented, and unconstitutional assault' amid anti-ICE demonstrations.

Microsoft July 21

Microsoft ends use of China-based computer engineers for certain Defense Dept projects amid espionage fears

After a ProPublica investigation raised security concerns, Microsoft will cease using China-based engineers for work on sensitive Pentagon cloud computing systems.

Secretary of Defense July 19

SCOOP: Top Hegseth aide resigns from Pentagon after 6 months of service: 'Incredibly inspiring'

Justin Fulcher confirmed to 91±¬ÁÏ Digital that he voluntarily resigned after six months as a senior advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling his service “inspiring."

Pentagon July 18

Pentagon announces Marine general tapped to lead Naval Academy in historic first

Marine Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte has been nominated to lead the U.S. Naval Academy, marking the first time in its 180-year history a Marine was tapped for the role.

Pentagon July 18

Pentagon to probe Microsoft's use of Chinese engineers on sensitive defense systems, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the DOD is "looking into" a Microsoft cloud program that used Chinese engineers after an investigative report raised concerns about CCP access.

Microsoft July 15

National security experts raise concerns after Microsoft program exposed as possible avenue for Chinese spying

National security experts expressed alarm over Microsoft's practices allowing China-based engineers access to Pentagon cloud systems after a ProPublica investigation.

Pentagon July 15

Dems press Waltz on Hegseth sharing 'demonstrably sensitive information' in Signal chat

Former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz faced scrutiny over a Signal chat incident during his U.N. ambassador hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.