ӣƵ Flash September 23 Pentagon's new press rules may be ‘bridge too far,’ Turley warns Pentagon's controversial new press rules could limit journalist access and reporting, with legal expert Jonathan Turley warning about press freedom concerns.
Pentagon News & Events September 17 Hegseth orders about face on Pentagon's slipping grooming standards Pentagon overhauls military grooming policy under Hegseth, mandating facial hair removal after one-year medical exemption period or face separation from service.
Charlie Kirk September 12 Pentagon announces 'zero tolerance' for military personnel mocking Charlie Kirk's assassination Following Charlie Kirk's assassination, the Pentagon indicated that any celebration or mockery of the assassination of an American will not be tolerated within its ranks.
Charlie Kirk September 11 Trump to award Charlie Kirk Medal of Freedom after campus assassination Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed during a campus debate event as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Trump commemorate his life and legacy.
ӣƵ 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.
Puerto Rico September 8 Secretary of War Hegseth lands in Puerto Rico as US ramps up Caribbean cartel fight with naval forces Puerto Rico takes center stage in Trump administration's fight against drug cartels as top military officials meet with Governor González-Colón at Muñiz Air Base.
White House September 6 Trump caps week with bold military moves from Pentagon name change to cartel crackdown President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename the Department of Defense the Department of War and announced a military strike against a Venezuelan drug boat that killed 11.
U.S. Defense & Military Politics September 5 Trump signs order renaming Pentagon back to ‘Department of War’ President Donald Trump on Friday signed his 200th executive order, authorizing the Department of Defense to revert its name to the "Department of War."
Secretary of Defense September 4 Hegseth vows to rebuild military deterrence so enemies 'don't want to f--- with us' Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed Officer Candidate School graduates at Fort Benning, emphasizing military strength and the Trump administration's focus on deterrence.
Pentagon September 4 Trump to rename Pentagon, restoring historic ‘Department of War’ in latest military move President Donald Trump announced a plan to rename the Department of Defense the Department of War, reverting to the agency's former title as part of Pentagon reforms.