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Pentagon News & Events 4 hours ago

Congress unveils $900B defense bill targeting China with tech bans, investment crackdown, US troop pay raise

Congress passes $900B defense bill targeting China with new investment restrictions, military technology bans, and 4% pay raise for troops nationwide.

Afghanistan 1 day ago

Afghan watchdog: US taxpayer-funded weapons left behind have formed 'core of the Taliban security apparatus'

The final report from a government watchdog tasked with overseeing Afghanistan reconstruction efforts reveals the impact of weapons and equipment left behind.

VIDEO 3 days ago

US strikes drug vessel tied to terrorist group in Eastern Pacific, killing four

The Pentagon says Pete Hegseth directed the Dec. 4 operation after intelligence showed the boat was moving narcotics along a known trafficking route. (Credit: U.S. Southern Command via X)

Pentagon News & Events 3 days ago

Did a military lawyer witness the Venezuela 'double tap' boat strike? Experts say one should have

Legal experts call Pentagon's 'double tap' strike on shipwrecked survivors a textbook war crime, questioning military lawyer's role in operation.

Media November 25

Mark Kelly fires back at Trump over military comments, says, ‘I will not be intimidated’

On Monday, Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., responded to the Pentagon's announcement that it will be investigating him over a video where he urged service members to “refuse illegal orders."

Mark Kelly November 24

Pentagon threatens to court-martial Democratic senator over 'refuse illegal orders' video

The Pentagon has launched a review into Sen. Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.), after he posted a video telling service members to “refuse illegal orders."

VIDEO November 24

US troops set to launch new phase of Venezuela operations: Report

Former Navy Captain Brent Sadler breaks down the scope and timing of U.S. drug boat attacks and Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Geneva on 'Fox & Friends First.'

Opinion November 20

Dangerous war games: Telling servicemembers to resist Trump invites pure chaos

Six Democratic lawmakers warn troops to refuse Trump's 'illegal' orders. But critics argue their video fails to cite any specific unlawful commands, call it dangerous political theater.

VIDEO November 16

Venezuela put on notice after US launches Operation Southern Spear

National Security analyst Rebeccah Heinrichs joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the Pentagon's Operation Southern Spear targeting Latin American drug cartels.

VIDEO November 16

Sen. Rick Scott pushes plan to lower healthcare premiums after Obamacare 'disaster'

Sen Rick Scott, R-Fla., joins 'Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Sunday' to discuss lowering healthcare costs, President Donald Trump's effort to combat drug cartels and more.

VIDEO November 15

Paul Mauro praises Trump for ‘re-asserting American supremacy’ amid US strikes on alleged drug boats

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ contributor Paul Mauro breaks down the Habba vandalism case and the Pentagon’s ‘Operation Southern Spear’ targeting suspected drug traffickers on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’ 

VIDEO November 14

Former DHS chief warns: Trump’s Venezuela narco strike ‘not just a bluff’

Former Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf joins America’s Newsroom to weigh in on President Donald Trump’s new Operation Southern Spear.

Air Force November 14

Transgender Air Force members sue Trump admin after losing retirement benefits

Seventeen transgender Air Force members sued the Trump administration after losing up to $2 million in promised retirement benefits under a ban on their military service.

Pentagon News & Events November 13

Major Pentagon contractor executive caught in child sex sting operation

Pentagon contractor Eric Gillespie charged with soliciting sexual contact with preteen girl. Govini founder denied bail amid $919 million defense contracts.

South Korea November 4

Hegseth applauds South Korea's plan to take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth praises South Korea's plan to boost defense spending as the allies look to strengthen deterrence against North Korea.

Energy In America November 3

Energy secretary reveals how US nuclear tests will work

Energy Secretary Christopher Wright clarifies U.S. nuclear testing plans, confirming no explosive detonations but systems testing of weapons components instead.

VIDEO November 2

'Peace through strength': Trump's second term is 'more like Reagan,' says Jonathan Morris

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ contributor Jonathan Morris weighs in on President Donald Trump threatening Nigeria over Christian persecution on 'Fox Report.'

Pete Hegseth November 2

US, China agree to open direct military hotline after Xi-Trump summit

War Secretary Pete Hegseth says he had a "positive" meeting with China’s defense chief Dong Jun as both sides agreed to open military channels to ease tensions.

VIDEO November 1

Hegseth sidesteps Venezuela strike question, blasts Democrats over troop pay during shutdown

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declined to say whether the U.S. is preparing military strikes on Venezuela, while blasting Democrats over the ongoing government shutdown that has delayed pay for U.S. troops.

Pentagon News & Events November 1

Bipartisan senators call on Hegseth to release strike orders on alleged drug boats in Caribbean

A bipartisan pair of senators demand Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth provide military orders for the Caribbean boat strikes targeting alleged narco-terrorists.

White House November 1

Trump White House limits reporters’ access to staff offices in latest move restricting press coverage

The White House is restricting journalist access to senior communications offices without an appointment, citing national security concerns.

VIDEO October 31

Trump orders Pentagon to resume critical nuclear testing in 'long overdue' move

Heritage Foundation senior fellow Brent Sadler joins 'America’s Newsroom' to break down President Donald Trump’s call to renew U.S. nuclear weapons testing and what it means for deterrence against China and Russia.

China October 31

Hegseth, in talks with Chinese counterpart, says US will 'stoutly defend' interests in Indo-Pacific

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth told his Chinese counterpart the U.S. will “stoutly defend" its Indo-Pacific interests during talks in Malaysia.

Politics October 30

Sen Warner blasts Trump admin for excluding Democrats from briefings on boat strikes: 'Deeply troubling'

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., slammed the Trump administration for excluding Democrats from briefings on strikes targeting alleged drug boats, calling the move "dangerous."

Pentagon News & Events October 29

Hegseth says military conducted another strike on boat carrying alleged narco-terrorists

The U.S. military targeted another alleged narco-trafficking boat, sparking congressional concerns over due process and legal authority for the deadly strikes.

Pentagon News & Events October 28

Pentagon orders managers to fire civilian workers with 'speed and conviction'

The Pentagon ordered managers to fire underperforming civilian workers with "speed and conviction" under new guidelines that eliminate key job protections.

Donald Trump October 25

Trump ally who donated $130 million to pay troops amid shutdown revealed as reclusive billionaire heir: report

Timothy Mellon has been identified as the anonymous donor who gave $130 million to the Pentagon to pay troops during the government shutdown.

Media October 14

Gen Jack Keane reacts to Pentagon's new press access policy

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane shared his thoughts about the Pentagon's new press policy during his appearance on "Special Report."

White House October 7

War on cartels? White House says it has an ironclad case to strike narco-terrorist groups

White House says President Donald Trump has clear legal authority to strike drug cartels after deadly Caribbean raids, calling traffickers "unlawful combatants."

VIDEO October 5

Pete Hegseth reveals plan to combat Pentagon leaks

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth discusses ways to prevent Pentagon leaks, protecting national security and more on ‘The Sunday Briefing.’