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December 17

Trump attends solemn dignified transfer for Iowa guardsmen, civilian killed in Syria ISIS attack

President Donald Trump honored two fallen U.S. servicemembers at a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday.

December 17

Senate Republicans block Schiff effort to force release of Caribbean strike footage

Democratic California Sen. Adam Schiff's legislation would have required that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth release the footage first to Congress, then to the public.

December 17

Netflix cancels gay military series the Pentagon called 'woke garbage'

Netflix pulled the plug on "Boots," a series about gay teen joining military in the 1990s. The Pentagon previously slammed the show as promoting an "ideological agenda."

December 17

Senate sends $901B defense bill to Trump after clashes over boat strike, DC airspace

Despite possible hiccups, the Senate coalesced around the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026, marking one of the final legislative hurdles the upper chamber had to overcome for the year.

December 16

Trump brushes off Wiles’ ‘alcoholic’s personality’ nick as allies torch Vanity Fair piece

President Donald Trump and others rally behind Susie Wiles following controversial Vanity Fair profile featuring unflattering comments about those in Trump's orbit.

December 16

GOP senators urge Pentagon to declassify drug boat strike video after Hegseth says footage will stay secret

Republican senators call for Pentagon to release full video of controversial September drug boat strike despite Secretary Hegseth citing policy against making footage public.

December 15

SOUTHCOM commander abruptly retires amid escalating scrutiny of Caribbean strikes

SOUTHCOM commander Adm. Alvin Holsey retires after less than a year leading the combatant command, amid growing scrutiny over controversial drug boat strikes in Caribbean waters.

December 15

War Sec Hegseth issues statement after two US soldiers killed in Syria are identified

Two U.S. soldiers killed in Syria ISIS attack identified as Iowa National Guard members. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vows overwhelming force response.

December 13

Trump Cabinet wives reveal rare glimpse into president’s ‘one big team’ approach

Trump Cabinet wives reveal behind-the-scenes insights about administration life, describing fast decisions and team bonds in candid interview.

December 12

Bipartisan push grows in Senate to force release of unedited Caribbean strike footage

Bipartisan lawmakers push Pentagon to release Caribbean boat strike footage through defense bill, demanding transparency on controversial operations.