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Hegseth says National Guard members shot in DC ambush by Afghan national will receive Purple Heart

February 6, 2026

Hegseth says National Guard members shot in DC ambush by Afghan national will receive Purple Heart

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Purple Heart recognition for two West Virginia National Guard members, one killed and another recovering.

Hegseth says US strikes force some cartel leaders to halt drug operations

February 6, 2026

Hegseth says US strikes force some cartel leaders to halt drug operations

War Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that some cartel drug traffickers have chosen to stop their narcotics activities because of America's attacks in the Caribbean.

Federal judge grills DOJ lawyers over censure of Democratic senator

February 4, 2026

Federal judge grills DOJ lawyers over censure of Democratic senator

Federal judge seems to signal support for Sen. Mark Kelly's claim that the Pentagon violated his First Amendment rights by retaliating against him.

US military warns Iran it will not tolerate any 'unsafe' actions ahead of live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz

January 31, 2026

US military warns Iran it will not tolerate any 'unsafe' actions ahead of live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command warned Iran it will not tolerate "any unsafe and unprofessional behavior" near American forces ahead of live-fire naval drills.

Hegseth says Department of War 'will be prepared to deliver' whatever Trump wants following Iran warning

January 30, 2026

Hegseth says Department of War 'will be prepared to deliver' whatever Trump wants following Iran warning

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says military will "deliver whatever this president expects" as President Donald Trump warns Iran about nuclear program development.

Fired under Trump, former military officers launch Democratic bids for Congress

January 21, 2026

Fired under Trump, former military officers launch Democratic bids for Congress

Two military officers forced out under Trump launch Democratic congressional bids. Bree Fram launched a House bid in Virginia and Nancy Lacore launched a House bid in South Carolina.

IRS confirms Trump-ordered $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for 1.45M troops is tax-free

January 16, 2026

IRS confirms Trump-ordered $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for 1.45M troops is tax-free

IRS ruling ensures military personnel keep every dollar of their $1,776 'Warrior Dividend' as payments reach active duty and reserve forces nationwide.

Dem senator says she's under federal investigation over 'unlawful orders' video

January 14, 2026

Dem senator says she's under federal investigation over 'unlawful orders' video

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., reportedly faces a federal probe after her participation in a video encouraging service members to "refuse illegal orders."

Rand Paul says GOP colleagues 'don’t give a s‑‑- about these people in the boats': They 'say they’re pro-life'

January 13, 2026

Rand Paul says GOP colleagues 'don’t give a s‑‑- about these people in the boats': They 'say they’re pro-life'

Sen. Rand Paul blasted GOP colleagues over the boat strikes near Venezuela, accusing them of not caring about the lives lost on the vessels.

Arizona Sen. Kelly sues Hegseth over military pension cuts following video message

January 12, 2026

Arizona Sen. Kelly sues Hegseth over military pension cuts following video message

Sen. Mark Kelly filed a federal lawsuit against Pete Hegseth over alleged retaliation for urging troops to refuse illegal orders in Democratic video.