Liz Friden

White House August 23

National Guard rollout in 19 states not linked to Trump’s crime crackdown, WH says

The White House says National Guard activations in 19 states are unrelated to President Donald Trump’s push to expand Washington, D.C.’s federal crime crackdown to other cities.

Donald Trump August 23

National Guard mobilizing in 19 states amid immigration, crime crackdown

Up to 1,700 National Guardsmen will deploy across 19 states to support ICE in President Trump’s immigration crackdown, effectively serving as support for an interagency effort.

Pentagon News & Events August 22

Hegseth fires Defense Intelligence Agency chief, other senior Pentagon officials

Defense Secretary dismisses DIA head Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse and two other DoD leaders on Friday.

Police and Law Enforcement August 22

Hegseth authorizes 2,000 National Guard troops to carry weapons in DC if necessary: US official

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized National Guard troops and airmen to carry weapons in D.C. if their mission requires it amid a Trump administration crackdown on crime.

Pentagon August 21

Pentagon taps civilian employees to assist Trump administration immigration enforcement

The Pentagon is encouraging 950,000 civilian employees to join a volunteer force assisting DHS efforts through ICE and CBP temporary assignments.

NATO August 20

NATO defense chiefs stress commitment to Ukraine, discuss security guarantees during virtual summit

NATO Chiefs of Defense reaffirmed support for Ukraine in a virtual meeting led by Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, joined by Gen. Dan Caine and all 32 allied leaders.

White House August 20

National Guard military vehicle collides with civilian car in DC's Capitol Hill neighborhood

D.C. National Guard vehicle crashed into a civilian car on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning, injuring one person amid Trump's crime crackdown deployment.

MILITARY August 20

US military raid in Syria eliminates ISIS leader-in-waiting, key financier: officials

Fox News confirms U.S. raid in northern Syria killed a senior ISIS figure set to be the group’s next leader and no U.S. troops were injured.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics August 19

Joint Chiefs, NATO counterparts to discuss Ukraine security guarantees after Trump suggests US air support

Fox News confirmed that Gen. Dan Caine will be hosting military counterparts from Europe on Tuesday evening to discuss Ukrainian security guarantees.

MILITARY August 19

U.S. warships to patrol international waters around Venezuela as Trump vows to stop cartels

U.S. warships head to Venezuela as Trump targets drug trafficking.

Georgia August 12

Who is Quornelius Radford? The Army sergeant accused of shooting 5 soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia

Army Sergeant Quornelius Radford, 28, accused of shooting five soldiers at Fort Stewart where he works as automated logistics sergeant in combat team area.

Donald Trump August 11

Trump considers deploying National Guard troops to DC ahead of news conference, official says

A White House news conference is scheduled for Monday after President Donald Trump warned about a federal takeover of Washington, D.C., over crime.

Texas August 7

Pentagon announces massive migrant detention facility at Fort Bliss in Texas with 5,000 beds

Pentagon announces construction of 5,000-bed migrant detention facility at Fort Bliss began in July, with initial 1,000-bed capacity by late August.

Crime August 6

Army soldiers tackle sergeant accused of opening fire at Fort Stewart; 5 wounded

Five soldiers were injured in a shooting at Fort Stewart military installation in Georgia Wednesday.

Los Angeles July 1

Pentagon releases 150 National Guard troops from security mission deployment in LA as wildfire threats mount

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the release of California National Guard troops from a federal mission in response to wildfire concerns.

Iran June 23

Iran attacks US base in Qatar, Trump thanks Tehran for advance notice and 'very weak response'

Iran launched retaliatory strikes Qatar's Al-Udeid airbase, a critical U.S. military hub for CENTCOM operations, following American attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.

Navy June 18

Navy recruitment 'skyrockets' under Trump's leadership, official says

Navy recruiting has 'skyrocketed' since November, reaching its fiscal year 2025 goal ahead of schedule through streamlined medical waiver reviews and enhanced recruiting operations.

MILITARY June 18

Army soldiers from Minnesota, Michigan perish in separate Middle East incidents

Department of Defense confirms two Army soldiers deployed in the Middle East supporting anti-ISIS operations died in separate non-combat incidents.

Tulsi Gabbard June 17

Trump blows off Gabbard downplaying Iran nuke threat, but WH still says president and intel chief are in sync

Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure come months after DNI Tulsi Gabbard testified that the intelligence community determined Iran was not building nuclear weapons.

MILITARY June 17

Trump moves Greenland military installation under US Northern Command in Arctic power shift

Trump shifted Greenland to U.S. Northern Command, placing key Arctic base under homeland defense in a major move to bolster security amid rising global tensions.

Navy June 16

USS Nimitz carrier strike group sailing toward Middle East ahead of schedule, US official says

The USS Nimitz carrier strike group expedites Middle East deployment as the United States shifts military resources in response to the Israel-Iran conflict.

MILITARY June 13

Marines detain first civilian as radical leftists plan 'defiance' against Trump

Marines temporarily detained a civilian protester in Los Angeles as authorities prepare for No Kings nationwide protests against the Trump administration Saturday.

Donald Trump June 12

Marines to begin operations in Los Angeles Friday, ahead of nationwide anti-Trump protests

Marines transition from training to operational support in Los Angeles despite legal challenges from Governor Gavin Newsom, as officials defend deployment to protect law enforcement during protests.

National Guard June 11

Marines still not on LA streets, seen in hand-to-hand combat training

The 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles by President Donald Trump have not yet hit the streets and are instead on standby and carrying out nonlethal training.

MILITARY June 11

Hegseth authorizes voluntary departure of military dependents from across Middle East amid rising tensions

Secretary Hegseth has authorized the voluntary departure of U.S. military dependents from CENTCOM locations amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

US Navy June 6

Third Navy destroyer heads to southern waters as administration strengthens maritime border security

Third U.S. Navy destroyer deployed to patrol waters near Mexico as part of NORTHCOM's border security objectives, enhancing drug trafficking interdiction efforts.

US Army June 6

Army's historic horse-drawn funeral tradition returns from two-year hiatus after $28M overhaul

The U.S. Army’s Caisson Detachment returned to Arlington National Cemetery after two years. The ceremonial horse unit is used to transport veterans and service members to their final resting place.

MILITARY June 3

Army surpasses fiscal 2025 recruiting goal 4 months ahead of schedule

The U.S. Army surpasses its fiscal year 2025 recruiting goal of 61,000 recruits, thanks to leadership and innovative strategies, with four months to spare.

Border security June 2

New voluntary deployment lets DOD civilian workers back Homeland Security efforts amid immigration crackdown

Pentagon authorizes civilian employees to volunteer at the southern border, aiding Homeland Security in national security goals amid immigration crackdown.

Africa May 29

US Africa commander highlights terror growth in Sahel and competition with China for influence

Gen. Michael Langley highlights the threat of African terror groups expanding, with Al-Qaeda factions growing and aiming to access the west coast for attacks.