Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unloaded a preemptive attack on congressional critics of the Iran war. Hegseth called Trump the “best negotiator in the world” Read More
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Pentagon urges Congress to codify ‘Department of War’ name change it estimates will cost $52 million
The Pentagon is seeking congressional approval to codify the Department of War name change, estimating a $52 million cost to taxpayers for the rebranding.
Pentagon jumps from $225M to $55B on drones as cheap attacks overwhelm US defenses
The Pentagon seeks roughly $55 billion for drone and autonomous warfare programs in its fiscal year 2027 budget, a dramatic surge from $225 million.
US military conducts strike on another boat carrying alleged narco-traffickers, killing 3
The Pentagon announced another lethal strike on a suspected narco-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three people on board.
Transgender lawmaker ‘doesn’t know what a woman is,’ White House says after dig at Trump firings
Rep. Sarah McBride says Trump “only fires women,” guessing that DNI Tulsi Gabbard is next to go after Noem, Bondi and Chavez-DeRemer departures.
Iran has ‘open window’ to negotiate, but ‘clock is not on their side,’ Pete Hegseth says
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Friday that Iran has an “open window” for negotiations with the US — but “the clock is not on Read More
Hegseth warns Iran laying mines violates cease-fire, won’t deny report it could take six months to clear the Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Friday that Iran laying more mines in the Strait of Hormuz would be a violation of the fragile cease-fire Read More
Lindsey Graham says blockade against Iran ‘could become global soon’
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina says the United States blockade against the Islamic Republic of Iran “could become global soon.”
Trump Admin Hit By Sudden Navy Secretary Exit As Iran Standoff Intensifies
The Trump administration’s top civilian Navy official is stepping down at a critical moment, with the Pentagon confirming that Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving Read More
Trump Has Some Questions For Pope Leo
President Donald Trump continued his ongoing feud with Pope Leo XIV this week, posing a pair of pointed questions about the Vatican’s opposition to the Read More