Trump moves to close Pentagon office focused on curbing civilian deaths
The Trump administration is laying groundwork to wind down efforts to reduce civilian harm in U.S. military operations.
Pentagon Sending Active-Duty Troops to US-Mexico Border: What to Know
The move enacts President Trump's executive orders issued shortly after he took office to intensify immigration enforcement.
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It’s not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?
WASHINGTON (AP) — It is unclear who will take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.
Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over conduct
Republicans pushed back questions about Hegseth’s qualifications amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior ...
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At Pentagon, a missing portrait and fears of an upheaval
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - It's hard to tell just where retired General Mark Milley's portrait once hung in the Pentagon's prestigious E-ring hallway, alongside all of the former chairmen of ...
Defense Secretary Austin’s secrecy around his hospitalizations increased the risks to national security, watchdog says
The secrecy surrounding Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s hospitalizations in late 2023 and early 2024 “increased ...
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Pentagon announces slate of new officials for second Trump term
Pete Hegseth, center, President Trump's defense secretary nominee, appears at his Jan. 14 confirmation hearing at the Capitol. The Pentagon on Tuesday released a list of new officials sworn in ...
Border Patrol Agent Killed in Vermont Worked at Pentagon During 9/11 Attack
A U.S. Border Patrol agent who was killed during a traffic stop in Vermont near the Canadian border was a military veteran.
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The Pentagon says AI is speeding up its ‘kill chain’
Leading AI developers, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, are threading a delicate needle to sell software to the United States military: make the Pentagon more efficient, without letting their AI kill ...
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Pentagon Plans for Bigger U.S. Troop Role at Border
WASHINGTON—Pentagon officials are planning options for using federal troops to secure the U.S.-Mexico border against drug traffickers, human smugglers and migrants, a potentially major shift in ...