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February 17

Hegseth orders removal of Army public affairs chief amid broader Pentagon purge

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth orders removal of Army Col. Dave Butler from public affairs role amid growing concerns over military leadership changes.

February 14

US military in Syria carries out 10 strikes on more than 30 ISIS targets: photos

U.S. forces conducted ten strikes against over 30 ISIS targets in Syria as part of ongoing counterterrorism operations to prevent the group's resurgence.

February 13

AI tool Claude helped capture Venezuelan dictator Maduro in US military raid operation: report

The U.S. military reportedly used Anthropic’s AI tool Claude in the operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, raising questions about AI’s expanding role in classified Pentagon missions.

February 13

How Trump’s order to have the military buy coal would actually work

President Donald Trump says the military will start "buying a lot of coal," but his executive order faces Pentagon procurement rules and congressional funding limits.

February 13

USS Ford ordered to the Middle East, the second aircraft carrier being sent to the region

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier was ordered to the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran amid rising regional tensions.

February 11

Western Hemisphere defense chiefs convene after border drone scare prompts airspace closure

Top U.S. military leaders hosted over 30 nations in Washington to strengthen Western Hemisphere security cooperation and address growing regional threats.

February 11

Grand jury rejects DOJ effort to indict Democratic lawmakers who urged military to defy illegal orders

A grand jury refused to indict Democratic lawmakers who urged military members to ignore "illegal orders," dealing a blow to the Justice Department.

February 7

DAVID MARCUS: Only Hegseth can save storied Virginia Military Institute from woke state lawmakers

Pete Hegseth backs the Virginia Military Institute as state lawmakers threaten funding over alleged racism. Federal intervention looms for the historic college.

February 7

Hegseth ending military education ties with Harvard amid Trump feud: 'We train warriors, not wokesters'

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that military education programs with Harvard University will end in the 2026-27 academic year.

February 4

Pentagon watchdog warns drone incursions require 'immediate attention' at US military bases

Pentagon report reveals military bases face daily drone incursions but lack clear authority to respond effectively, exposing critical security gaps.