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Pentagon’s AI battle will help decide who controls our most powerful military tech

March 5, 2026

Pentagon’s AI battle will help decide who controls our most powerful military tech

Battle over AI guardrails for autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance threatens U.S. national security sovereignty and will determine how government moves forward.

Pentagon honors American troops killed in Operation Epic Fury: 'Never be forgotten'

March 4, 2026

Pentagon honors American troops killed in Operation Epic Fury: 'Never be forgotten'

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan “Razin" Caine honored the six fallen U.S. service members killed in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announces Scouting America agreed to changes

February 27, 2026

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announces Scouting America agreed to changes

Scouting America, the organization previously known as the Boy Scouts of America, is going to make changes, War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced.

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

February 17, 2026

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.

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

February 12, 2026

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.

Hegseth moves to censure Sen Mark Kelly, review his retirement rank and pay over 'seditious video'

January 5, 2026

Hegseth moves to censure Sen Mark Kelly, review his retirement rank and pay over 'seditious video'

Sen. Mark Kelly faces military justice proceedings for allegedly making "seditious" statements encouraging service members to disobey orders, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

Hegseth: Maduro 'f'ed around and found out'

January 3, 2026

Hegseth: Maduro 'f'ed around and found out'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke during a press conference about the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Trump quietly signs sweeping $901B defense bill after bipartisan Senate passage

December 18, 2025

Trump quietly signs sweeping $901B defense bill after bipartisan Senate passage

Trump approves massive defense bill with $800 million for Ukraine and restrictions on reducing U.S. forces in Europe and South Korea below specified levels.

Trump to hand out $2.6B in ‘warrior dividends’ — and the surprising pot he’s pulling the money from

December 18, 2025

Trump to hand out $2.6B in ‘warrior dividends’ — and the surprising pot he’s pulling the money from

President Donald Trump announced a housing supplement for 1.4 million military members funded by the "big, beautiful bill," crediting tariffs for generating revenue.

Senators call for release of unedited video of controversial boat strike: 'More transparency'

December 16, 2025

Senators call for release of unedited video of controversial boat strike: 'More transparency'

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, joins 'The Faulkner Focus' after Sec. Hegseth and Sec. Rubio briefed lawmakers on the strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats.