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Calling in the generals: What Hegseth’s top-brass meeting should — and shouldn't — mean

September 30, 2025

Calling in the generals: What Hegseth’s top-brass meeting should — and shouldn't — mean

The rare mass gathering of U.S. flag officers at Quantico is an opportunity to clarify civilian-military relations as leaders plan -course corrections.

Louisiana governor requests 1,000 National Guard troops to fight violent crime wave across state

September 30, 2025

Louisiana governor requests 1,000 National Guard troops to fight violent crime wave across state

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry formally requests 1,000 National Guard personnel under Title 32 to address overwhelming crime in New Orleans and other cities.

Pete Hegseth plans rare in-person meeting with hundreds of officers

September 25, 2025

Pete Hegseth plans rare in-person meeting with hundreds of officers

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin has the latest on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's invitation sending 'shockwaves' to his officer corps on 'The Story.'

Trump unleashes US military power on cartels. Is a wider war looming?

September 24, 2025

Trump unleashes US military power on cartels. Is a wider war looming?

President Donald Trump has authorized military strikes against alleged Venezuelan drug vessels in the Caribbean, prompting congressional questions about legality.

Hegseth, Noem on board with ‘vital step’ to create Coast Guard secretary amid Trump’s drug smuggling crackdown

September 24, 2025

Hegseth, Noem on board with ‘vital step’ to create Coast Guard secretary amid Trump’s drug smuggling crackdown

EXCLUSIVE: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem endorse establishing a Coast Guard secretary as part of broader service reforms.

Pete Hegseth axes Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services, citing divisive agenda

September 23, 2025

Pete Hegseth axes Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services, citing divisive agenda

War Secretary Pete Hegseth ends the civilian advisory committee focused on women in the military, claiming it promotes a feminist agenda that undermines uniform standards.

Jonathan Turley: This Pentagon measure is a 'bridge too far,' 'stranglehold' on free press

September 22, 2025

Jonathan Turley: This Pentagon measure is a 'bridge too far,' 'stranglehold' on free press

Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley analyzes concerns over press freedom following a mandate from the Pentagon on 'Special Report.'

EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon denies NBC report on Charlie Kirk recruiting campaign, calls it '100% wrong'

September 18, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon denies NBC report on Charlie Kirk recruiting campaign, calls it '100% wrong'

The Pentagon denied an NBC report claiming it planned a recruiting campaign tied to slain activist Charlie Kirk, blasting it as false and based on anonymous sources.

Pentagon suspends Army colonel for celebrating Charlie Kirk's death

September 15, 2025

Pentagon suspends Army colonel for celebrating Charlie Kirk's death

Pentagon suspends Army colonel Scott Stephens over social media posts mocking Charlie Kirk's killing, citing zero tolerance policy for such behavior.

Pete Hegseth makes homeland security top mission in first interview as secretary of War

September 10, 2025

Pete Hegseth makes homeland security top mission in first interview as secretary of War

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warns narco-terrorism will no longer be tolerated as the Trump administration steps up homeland defense efforts.