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'Woke' military academies targeted in new blueprint for sweeping warfighting overhaul

July 16, 2026

'Woke' military academies targeted in new blueprint for sweeping warfighting overhaul

A conservative group urged Congress to codify Trump administration military academy reforms, proposing sweeping changes to admissions and curricula.

Dems roasted for comparing Hegseth's testosterone initiative to 'gender-affirming care'

July 16, 2026

Dems roasted for comparing Hegseth's testosterone initiative to 'gender-affirming care'

Democrat Sens. Adam Schiff and Mazie Hirono compared military testosterone screening to "gender-affirming care" and faced fierce online backlash.

Hegseth announces joint task force with DOJ to prosecute leaks to journalists 'with the full force of the law'

July 13, 2026

Hegseth announces joint task force with DOJ to prosecute leaks to journalists 'with the full force of the law'

Pentagon head Pete Hegseth announced a joint task force with the DOJ to identify and prosecute officials who leak sensitive information to the media.

Hegseth steps in to ‘fix’ situation after Apache pilots suspended for ‘Salute from the Shores’ flyover

July 10, 2026

Hegseth steps in to ‘fix’ situation after Apache pilots suspended for ‘Salute from the Shores’ flyover

Video shows eight Apache helicopters flying low over a South Carolina beach before pilots were suspended, prompting Pete Hegseth to intervene.

Vulnerable House Dem's bipartisanship push clashes with fantasy to ‘beat the s--- out of’ Hegseth

July 3, 2026

Vulnerable House Dem's bipartisanship push clashes with fantasy to ‘beat the s--- out of’ Hegseth

Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., who is up for re-election in a crucial swing-district, said she wanted to “beat the s--- out of" Pete Hegseth after touting bipartisanship during an address to Nevadans.

Pentagon consolidates drone oversight as Trump administration pushes rapid unmanned warfare expansion

July 1, 2026

Pentagon consolidates drone oversight as Trump administration pushes rapid unmanned warfare expansion

The Pentagon consolidates all military drones and autonomous systems under a new office to accelerate development and fielding of unmanned technology.

Commanding general of the US Army in European and African theater is unexpectedly stepping down

June 24, 2026

Commanding general of the US Army in European and African theater is unexpectedly stepping down

Gen. Christopher Donahue, who leads the U.S. Army Europe and Africa, is retiring from his command by early next month. He was the last soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021.

Iran war's price tag hits $80B — more than double what Congress was told

June 23, 2026

Iran war's price tag hits $80B — more than double what Congress was told

Trump administration prepares roughly $80 billion supplemental funding request to resupply munitions depleted during the Iran war.

Vance takes lead selling Trump’s Iran gamble as Rubio, Hegseth and Ratcliffe cede spotlight on fragile deal

June 22, 2026

Vance takes lead selling Trump’s Iran gamble as Rubio, Hegseth and Ratcliffe cede spotlight on fragile deal

VP JD Vance defends fragile Iran MOU in Switzerland as reports suggest internal administration split over whether Tehran can be trusted on nuclear deal.

Joe Rogan reveals Trump's surprising backstage remark about possible attack on UFC event

June 22, 2026

Joe Rogan reveals Trump's surprising backstage remark about possible attack on UFC event

Joe Rogan reveals Trump's blunt joke about a terrorist attack at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn during a recent podcast episode.