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Opinion August 22

The warrior ethos effect: Why female enlistment is surging under Trump 

Army exceeds recruiting goals by 10% as women return to military service under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's merit-based advancement and equal treatment policies.

Pentagon August 21

Pentagon unveils new medal for troops deployed in Trump’s southern border crackdown

The Pentagon has created a new Mexican Border Defense Medal for troops who are serving at southern border under Trump's immigration crackdown.

VIDEO August 21

JD Vance addresses heckling incident at DC Union Station before supporters in Georgia

Vice President JD Vance calls for taking 'America's streets back' and reveals what he is 'most proud of' about President Donald Trump in front of his supporters in Georgia. 

Media August 20

Pentagon officials blast Washington Post for putting 'lives at risk' with report on Pete Hegseth’s security

Washington Post faces criticism for publishing sensitive information about defense secretary Pete Hegseth's protective security arrangements and requirements.

VIDEO August 20

Vance and Hegseth heckled by protestors in visit to DC National Guard

Fox News correspondent David Spunt has the latest on Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit with National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. on 'America Reports.'

VIDEO August 19

‘What the Failla?!’: I'm glad my teachings stayed with Pete Hegseth

'Fox News Saturday Night' host Jimmy Failla discusses the Trump administration's physical fitness challenge on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Pentagon August 12

Female military recruits surge across all service branches

Pentagon officials credit Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump's leadership for sharp increase in female military recruits across all service branches in 2025.

VIDEO August 11

Trump’s ‘got the guts’ to do this: Pete Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reveals what’s ‘front and center’ of President Donald Trump’s quest to make Washington, D.C. safe and explains why he aims to bring back ‘shark attacks’ on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

Pete Hegseth July 25

Pentagon freezes out DC think tanks in new move, citing 'America last' concerns

The Defense Department will now thoroughly vet conference invitations to ensure events advance Trump's agenda, following the withdrawal of officials from the Aspen Security Forum.

Microsoft July 21

Microsoft ends use of China-based computer engineers for certain Defense Dept projects amid espionage fears

After a ProPublica investigation raised security concerns, Microsoft will cease using China-based engineers for work on sensitive Pentagon cloud computing systems.

Secretary of Defense July 19

SCOOP: Top Hegseth aide resigns from Pentagon after 6 months of service: 'Incredibly inspiring'

Justin Fulcher confirmed to Fox News Digital that he voluntarily resigned after six months as a senior advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling his service “inspiring."