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February 27

Scouting America agrees to 5 changes under Pentagon pressure

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Scouting America has agreed to reforms, and the department will consider the group's progress in six months.

February 25

Hegseth appeals ruling blocking punishment of Dem senator over ‘illegal orders’ video

War Secretary Pete Hegseth appeals court ruling that blocked Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to defy "illegal orders."

February 24

James Carville calls President Trump 'fat, sorry, sack of s---' in pre-SOTU rant

Democratic strategist James Carville delivers profane attack on Trump ahead of State of the Union, claiming members "hate" him and predicting defeat.

February 22

Pete Hegseth dubs Team USA goaltender the 'Secretary of Defense' after amazing Olympic save

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised Team USA goalie Connor Hellebuyck as the 'Secretary of Defense' after his stellar 41-save performance led to Olympic hockey gold in Milan.

February 17

Mark Kelly eyes 2028 White House run while fighting Trump demotion threat

A federal judge blocked the Pentagon from demoting Sen. Mark Kelly over a video about "illegal orders" as the Arizona Democrat considers a 2028 presidential run.

February 17

Harvard students earn course credit helping asylum seekers as critics calls school 'bastion of woke activism'

Harvard offers "Immigrant Justice Lab" course, where students help asylum seekers, sparking controversy over prioritizing immigrants over American students.

February 17

Hegseth orders removal of Army public affairs chief amid broader Pentagon purge

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth orders removal of Army Col. Dave Butler from public affairs role amid growing concerns over military leadership changes.

February 15

Department of War transports next-generation reactor in nuclear energy milestone

Department of War airlifts nuclear reactor via C-17 aircraft from California to Utah, advancing Trump's nuclear energy executive order for military use.

February 13

AI tool Claude helped capture Venezuelan dictator Maduro in US military raid operation: report

The U.S. military reportedly used Anthropic’s AI tool Claude in the operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, raising questions about AI’s expanding role in classified Pentagon missions.

February 12

Federal judge blocks Pentagon from demoting Mark Kelly over controversial military video

A federal judge blocked the Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., over a controversial video, ruling his First Amendment rights were violated.