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April 28

Witnesses recount chaos at WHCA Dinner after shooting, Secret Service agents drew guns to evacuate Trump

Witness described chaos inside the ballroom as Secret Service rushed Trump and officials to safety during the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.

April 28

Pentagon jumps from $225M to $55B on drones as cheap attacks overwhelm US defenses

The Pentagon seeks roughly $55 billion for drone and autonomous warfare programs in its fiscal year 2027 budget, a dramatic surge from $225 million.

April 28

Kid Rock, Hegseth take Apache helicopter ride near Washington

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says musician Kid Rock went for an Apache helicopter ride on Monday, calling the rocker "a patriot and huge supporter of our troops."

April 26

US military conducts strike on another boat carrying alleged narco-traffickers, killing 3

The Pentagon announced another lethal strike on a suspected narco-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three people on board.

April 26

Army unveils Combat Field Test with new fitness assessment: 'A critical step forward'

The U.S. Army is rolling out a new age and gender-neutral Combat Field Test requiring frontline troops to complete seven events in 30 minutes wearing full gear.

April 25

Military Olympians honored at the Pentagon, against backdrop of Iran war

Ten American Olympians serving in the U.S. military were honored at the Pentagon by War Secretary Pete Hegseth for their Milan Cortina Olympics service.

April 24

Transgender lawmaker 'doesn't know what a woman is,' White House says after dig at Trump firings

Rep. Sarah McBride says Trump "only fires women," guessing that DNI Tulsi Gabbard is next to go after Noem, Bondi and Chavez-DeRemer departures.

April 23

Fox News Poll: Modest boost in support for Iran conflict, but concerns persist

A new poll shows support for U.S. military action in Iran rising to 45%, but a majority of voters still oppose the conflict and question its costs.

April 23

Trump praises ousted Navy Secretary Phelan amid tensions with Pentagon leadership

Sources say Navy Secretary John Phelan was removed after months of tensions with Pentagon leaders over shipbuilding programs and chain-of-command issues.

April 22

Navy secretary departs immediately as undersecretary takes over in acting role

Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has departed the administration effective immediately. Undersecretary Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary of the Navy.