U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 266

October 30

Hegseth works out with US troops in Malaysia as War Department vows 'we will be fit, not fat'

War Secretary Pete Hegseth works out with troops in Malaysia one month after implementing rigorous physical requirements for combat personnel.

October 30

Red Cross receives two coffins of deceased hostages in Gaza Strip, IDF says

Israel said the Red Cross reported receiving "two coffins of deceased hostages" during a transfer in the Gaza Strip and is brining the remains to IDF troops.

October 30

Trump says US will restart nuclear weapons tests, blames rivals’ actions after Xi meeting

Trump orders immediate resumption of U.S. nuclear weapons testing to match global programs, citing Russia and China's advancing capabilities in major policy shift.

October 29

Department of War strikes suspected narco-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said four narco-terrorists were killed in a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. (Secretary of War Pete Hegseth via X)

October 29

Hegseth says military conducted another strike on boat carrying alleged narco-terrorists

The U.S. military targeted another alleged narco-trafficking boat, sparking congressional concerns over due process and legal authority for the deadly strikes.

October 29

Colorado sues Trump over Space Command move, calls relocation unconstitutional

Colorado files federal lawsuit against Trump, alleging unconstitutional retaliation over Space Command move to Alabama as punishment for state's mail-in voting.

October 28

Pentagon orders managers to fire civilian workers with 'speed and conviction'

The Pentagon ordered managers to fire underperforming civilian workers with "speed and conviction" under new guidelines that eliminate key job protections.

October 28

State-of-the-art warship steaming for Venezuela to turn the tide in Trump's war on drugs

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier heads to the Caribbean as President Donald Trump intensifies naval operations against alleged drug traffickers near Venezuela.

October 28

Trump says missiles for Japan’s F-35s will arrive ‘this week’ during visit to USS George Washington

Trump announces F-35 missiles for Japan arriving "this week" during USS George Washington visit, signaling accelerated U.S. defense deliveries to Tokyo.

October 27

Chris Murphy claims Trump is using 'king-like powers' to accept donation paying military troops

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy accused President Trump of exercising "king-like powers" by accepting billionaire Timothy Mellon's military pay donation.