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Pete Hegseth heads to Capitol Hill to defend Trump's Iran war as 60-day congressional deadline looms

April 29, 2026

Pete Hegseth heads to Capitol Hill to defend Trump's Iran war as 60-day congressional deadline looms

Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to testify before House Armed Services Committee to defend the administration's military campaign in Iran.

Pentagon urges Congress to codify 'Department of War' name change it estimates will cost $52 million

April 28, 2026

Pentagon urges Congress to codify 'Department of War' name change it estimates will cost $52 million

The Pentagon is seeking congressional approval to codify the Department of War name change, estimating a $52 million cost to taxpayers for the rebranding.

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

April 28, 2026

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.

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

April 28, 2026

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.

Kid Rock, Hegseth take Apache helicopter ride near Washington

April 28, 2026

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."

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

April 26, 2026

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.

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

April 26, 2026

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.

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

April 25, 2026

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.

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

April 24, 2026

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.

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

April 23, 2026

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.