Pentagon News & Events

MILITARY 17 hours ago

US forces board sanctioned oil tanker after vessel tried to evade Trump quarantine, Department of War says

U.S. forces interdicted and boarded the sanctioned tanker Veronica III in the Indo-Pacific after officials said it defied a Trump administration quarantine.

Afghanistan 2 days ago

Trump: ‘We don’t run from anybody’ in blasting Biden over Afghanistan withdrawal

Trump accuses Biden of leaving military equipment behind during Afghanistan withdrawal, calling it an "embarrassment" while claiming different approach.

North Carolina 2 days ago

Trump honors special forces behind Maduro capture at Fort Bragg as global tensions escalate

Trump visits Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to honor special operations forces who allegedly captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in Operation Absolute Resolve earlier in 2026.

Drones 4 days ago

US military shot down party balloon near El Paso after drone suspicion, official says

A U.S. official says the military shot down a party balloon near El Paso, Texas, after initially suspecting it was a foreign drone, prompting a temporary airspace closure.

Pete Hegseth February 6

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.

Pentagon News & Events February 3

Scouting America 'on the clock' to roll back DEI, War Dept says

Department of War demands Scouting America eliminate DEI policies to keep federal support, calling the organization "great" but says it has "lost its way."

Pentagon January 26

Pentagon warns future wars may hit US soil as 'direct military threats' grow

Pentagon's new National Defense Strategy prioritizes homeland defense over overseas missions, warning that future wars may hit U.S. soil directly.

Pentagon News & Events January 23

Pentagon plans to give South Korea primary role in deterring North Korea threats under new strategy

A new Pentagon document says its defense strategy is pivoting toward burden-sharing as the U.S. plans a "more limited" role in deterring North Korea and other parts of the world.

Pentagon News & Events January 21

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.

Conflicts Defense January 8

Trump calls for $1.5T defense budget to build ‘dream military’

Trump proposes massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, a 50% increase he claims tariff revenues will fund for his ambitious "Dream Military."