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December 15

SOUTHCOM commander abruptly retires amid escalating scrutiny of Caribbean strikes

SOUTHCOM commander Adm. Alvin Holsey retires after less than a year leading the combatant command, amid growing scrutiny over controversial drug boat strikes in Caribbean waters.

December 12

Trump-backed military right to repair plan stripped from Congress' final defense bill

Congress dropped a bipartisan provision from Pentagon spending legislation that would have given the military right to repair equipment, drawing criticism from senators.

December 6

Hegseth to highlight rebuilding the 'arsenal of freedom' in speech at Reagan National Defense Forum

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, in an upcoming keynote address at the Reagan National Defense Forum, will speak about rebuilding the "arsenal of freedom."

December 5

Washington Post stands by Hegseth 'kill them all' report on boat strike despite testimony denial

The Washington Post touted its "rigorous, accurate" report alleging Secretary of War Pete Hegseth made a "kill them all" order as disputes about the report emerge.

December 5

Capitol Hill revolt threatens Trump’s Venezuela playbook amid Caribbean strike oversight

The Trump administration is facing mounting congressional pushback over more than 20 military strikes in Caribbean, as lawmakers seek to limit Venezuela operations.

December 4

IG: Hegseth broke Pentagon rules using Signal to share strike details, though no classified info was released

The Pentagon inspector general found War Secretary Pete Hegseth violated policy by sharing strike details on the Signal app, creating operational security risks.

December 4

Hegseth did not issue 'kill them all' order during Venezuela strikes, admiral tells Congress

Adm. Mitch Bradley denies War Secretary Pete Hegseth gave "kill them all" order after counter-narcotics strike that killed survivors.

December 4

Hegseth 'acted within authority' by using Signal for Houthi strikes, top Armed Services Republican says

Pentagon inspector general releases report on Trump officials using Signal app to share classified Yemen strike details, sparking security concerns.

December 4

As Trump’s standoff with Maduro deepens, experts warn the next move may force a showdown

Experts warned Trump's Caribbean military deployment diverts critical resources, as Venezuela crisis tests the limits of diplomatic pressure tactics.

December 4

New York Times sues Pentagon over its new press policy, says it violates First and Fifth Amendment rights

The New York Times is taking the Pentagon to court over its newly implemented press access policy the paper claims violates the First and Fifth Amendments.