Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has addressed a gathering of 800 admirals and generals at Marine Base Quantico in Virginia, outlining a new direction for the United States military. Secretary Hegseth declared that the "era of the Department of Defense is over," signaling a shift to what he terms the "Department of War." This change, he asserts, reflects a renewed focus on … [Read more...] about War Sec. Hegseth to Top Brass: ‘We’re Preparing for War, and to Win’
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Trump Orders Troops Into Portland Streets, Citing ‘Domestic Terrorism’
President Trump declared on Saturday that he will deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, with the ultimate goal of confronting what he describes as 'domestic terrorists', as he broadens his disputed deployments to other U.S. cities. The announcement was disseminated via social media, in which he instructed the Department of Defense to "supply all necessary troops to protect … [Read more...] about Trump Orders Troops Into Portland Streets, Citing ‘Domestic Terrorism’
Controversy Sparks as Trump Orders Death Penalty for D.C.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty in Washington, D.C., for certain criminal cases. This action comes despite the District's 1981 repeal of capital punishment. The order instructs the Attorney General and the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia to seek capital punishment "in all appropriate … [Read more...] about Controversy Sparks as Trump Orders Death Penalty for D.C.
Netanyahu Gratefully Praises Trump in Emotional UN Address
During a recent address before the U.N. General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced his gratitude to President Donald Trump and the United States for their assistance in disabling Iran's nuclear capabilities. Netanyahu praised the U.S. for its June attacks on three Iranian sites, a critical move in Israel's campaign against Iran's nuclear program. … [Read more...] about Netanyahu Gratefully Praises Trump in Emotional UN Address
Agencies Told to Draft Mass Firing Plans as Shutdown Looms, Report Says
The White House budget office is reportedly directing federal agencies to draw up plans for extensive workforce reductions, or mass firings, in the event of a U.S. government shutdown, as reported by Politico. According to reliable sources, the Office of Management and Budget is expected to distribute a memo to federal agencies, asking them to prepare to permanently reduce … [Read more...] about Agencies Told to Draft Mass Firing Plans as Shutdown Looms, Report Says