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Charlie Kirk 13 hours ago

Pentagon suspends Army colonel for celebrating Charlie Kirk's death

Pentagon suspends Army colonel Scott Stephens over social media posts mocking Charlie Kirk's killing, citing zero tolerance policy for such behavior.

Fox News Flash 5 days ago

Pete Hegseth makes homeland security top mission in first interview as secretary of War

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warns narco-terrorism will no longer be tolerated as the Trump administration steps up homeland defense efforts.

China 5 days ago

Hegseth delivers stern warning to China in first call after Xi's military parade

Pete Hegseth and China's defense chief discussed regional tensions following Xi Jinping's military parade showcasing nuclear weapons and alliances with Russia and North Korea.

Pentagon News & Events September 7

Supporters hail Trump’s Pentagon rebrand as ‘honest,’ critics call it reckless

The Trump administration’s move to restore the Pentagon’s historic “Department of War" name is stirring Democratic pushback and questions over U.S. military messaging.

VIDEO September 5

Lawmaker sees DoD rebranding as 'getting back to mission'

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., weighs in on the Department of War rename, Adam Kinzinger's remarks on the change and the strike on the cartel members on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

VIDEO September 5

Chip Roy: 'Going back to Secretary of War, you're sending a message to the world that we're serious'

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, weighs in on the renaming of Department of Defense, Austin, Texas' new logo and more on 'The Will Cain Show.'

VIDEO September 5

Jesse Watters: This makes Democrats look pathetic and 'not normal'

'The Five' discusses President Donald Trump signing an order to change the name of the Defense Department as Democrats criticize the U.S. military's strike against an alleged narco-terrorist drug boat.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics September 5

Trump signs order renaming Pentagon back to ‘Department of War’

President Donald Trump on Friday signed his 200th executive order, authorizing the Department of Defense to revert its name to the "Department of War."

Opinion September 5

Trump is sending a powerful message to the world with the Pentagon's rebrand

The controversial shift from Department of Defense to Department of War reflects a calculated move to project strength and instill warrior ethos in American military culture.

VIDEO September 5

Renaming DOD to Department of War shows proactive mindset, says Sen. Mullin

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., discusses the possibility of President Donald Trump renaming the Defense Department to the Department of War and responds to criticism of the strike on a Tren de Aragua 'drug-carrying' boat.

Secretary of Defense September 4

Hegseth vows to rebuild military deterrence so enemies 'don't want to f--- with us'

Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed Officer Candidate School graduates at Fort Benning, emphasizing military strength and the Trump administration's focus on deterrence.

Caribbean September 3

US bolsters military presence in Caribbean near Venezuela amid Trump's efforts to halt drug trafficking

The U.S. military is strengthening its Navy presence near Venezuela, as President Donald Trump seeks to stop the flow of drug trafficking.

Fox News Flash September 3

Hegseth issues stark warning to drug traffickers following US military strike on Venezuelan vessel

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns drug traffickers after U.S. military strike destroys Venezuelan boat, killing 11 suspected Tren de Aragua cartel members.

VIDEO September 2

President Trump announces new location for Space Force command center

President Donald Trump announces the Space Force command center will move from Colorado to Huntsville, Ala., which will be known as 'Rocket City.’

U.S. Defense & Military Politics August 26

Renamed Department of Defense coming ‘soon,' Trump says

President Donald Trump suggested the Department of Defense could be renamed to the Department of War and noted that the change could happen very soon.

VIDEO August 25

Trump signs proclamation related to Biden's botched Afghanistan exit and takes questions

President Donald Trump signs the Abbey Gate proclamation honoring the 13 members of the U.S. armed forces killed in Kabul, Afghanistan.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics August 22

Hundreds of DoD civilians accept call of duty in southern border mission under Trump’s order

Civilian Defense employees are volunteering by the hundreds for temporary details to serve on the southern border after an Aug. 20 memo was circulated via email.

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.

Opinion August 22

The warrior ethos effect: Why female enlistment is surging under Trump 

Army exceeds recruiting goals by 10% as women return to military service under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's merit-based advancement and equal treatment policies.

Pentagon August 21

Pentagon unveils new medal for troops deployed in Trump’s southern border crackdown

The Pentagon has created a new Mexican Border Defense Medal for troops who are serving at southern border under Trump's immigration crackdown.

VIDEO August 21

JD Vance addresses heckling incident at DC Union Station before supporters in Georgia

Vice President JD Vance calls for taking 'America's streets back' and reveals what he is 'most proud of' about President Donald Trump in front of his supporters in Georgia. 

Media August 20

Pentagon officials blast Washington Post for putting 'lives at risk' with report on Pete Hegseth’s security

Washington Post faces criticism for publishing sensitive information about defense secretary Pete Hegseth's protective security arrangements and requirements.

VIDEO August 20

Vance and Hegseth heckled by protestors in visit to DC National Guard

Fox News correspondent David Spunt has the latest on Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit with National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. on 'America Reports.'

VIDEO August 19

‘What the Failla?!’: I'm glad my teachings stayed with Pete Hegseth

'Fox News Saturday Night' host Jimmy Failla discusses the Trump administration's physical fitness challenge on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Pentagon August 12

Female military recruits surge across all service branches

Pentagon officials credit Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump's leadership for sharp increase in female military recruits across all service branches in 2025.

VIDEO August 11

Trump’s ‘got the guts’ to do this: Pete Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reveals what’s ‘front and center’ of President Donald Trump’s quest to make Washington, D.C. safe and explains why he aims to bring back ‘shark attacks’ on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

Pete Hegseth July 25

Pentagon freezes out DC think tanks in new move, citing 'America last' concerns

The Defense Department will now thoroughly vet conference invitations to ensure events advance Trump's agenda, following the withdrawal of officials from the Aspen Security Forum.

Microsoft July 21

Microsoft ends use of China-based computer engineers for certain Defense Dept projects amid espionage fears

After a ProPublica investigation raised security concerns, Microsoft will cease using China-based engineers for work on sensitive Pentagon cloud computing systems.

Secretary of Defense July 19

SCOOP: Top Hegseth aide resigns from Pentagon after 6 months of service: 'Incredibly inspiring'

Justin Fulcher confirmed to Fox News Digital that he voluntarily resigned after six months as a senior advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling his service “inspiring."

Pentagon July 18

Pentagon announces Marine general tapped to lead Naval Academy in historic first

Marine Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte has been nominated to lead the U.S. Naval Academy, marking the first time in its 180-year history a Marine was tapped for the role.