May 25 Hegseth denies China's claim that Golden Dome is ‘offensive’: ‘Protecting the homeland’ Secretary of Defese Pete Hegseth rebuts China's space "war zone" claims, supports a Pentagon prayer service and announces increased jump pay for paratroopers at Fort Bragg.
May 24 Hegseth hits Pentagon press with stricter orders on credentials in order to protect 'national security' Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued orders on Friday requiring journalists to have official escorts to access much of the Pentagon building.
May 22 Defense secretary announces pay raises for Army paratroopers: 'We have you and your families in mind' Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth pledges to restore military's 'warrior ethos' and announces pay raises for Army paratroopers in Fort Bragg speech.
May 21 Army reveals 2-phase plan to remove service members with gender dysphoria The Army's new separation process for service members with gender dysphoria includes voluntary and involuntary phases affecting separation pay eligibility.
May 20 Trump, Hegseth announce 'Golden Dome,' a ‘game changer’ to protect American homeland President Donald Trump announced construction will begin soon on a "Golden Dome," a new missile defense system to protect the US from foreign attacks.
May 20 Hegseth orders Pentagon to launch comprehensive review into 'catastrophic' 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal Thirteen U.S. service members were killed in a suicide bombing at Kabul airport's Abbey Gate during the American withdrawal process from Afghanistan on Aug. 26, 2021.
May 20 Trump, Hegseth to announce 'golden dome' missile defense plan, US official says President Donald Trump will make an announcement on the Golden Dome missile defense system this afternoon, a U.S. official confirmed to ӣƵ.
May 19 Hegseth reveals plans to counter China, stay ahead in arms race as Pentagon pivots to Indo-Pacific Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells 'The Will Cain Show' how the United States is working to stay ahead in modern warfare.
May 19 McChrystal slams Pentagon focus on anti-DEI and 'biceps' as a distraction McChrystal challenges Pentagon's anti-DEI focus, supports inclusive military meritocracy, and calls for a national character conversation amid book promotion.
May 13 Pentagon stopping gender transition treatment for transgender troops The Pentagon is ending gender transition treatment for transgender troops, as the Trump administration moves to boot them from the U.S. military.