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Department of War" to Replace "Department of Defense

President Trump signed an executive order to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War, effective immediately with the use of "Department of War" as a secondary title, with plans for a permanent legislative change.

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US Military Dismisses Transgender Troops Despite Prior Requirements

The U.S. military is dismissing transgender troops based on a new ban, despite previously requiring a gender dysphoria diagnosis for continued service, impacting service members' careers and benefits.

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DOD Authorizes Civilian Volunteers for ICE and CBP Support Roles

The Department of Defense is allowing its civilian employees to volunteer with ICE and CBP for up to 180 days in support roles, offering salaries from $25,684 to $191,900, with travel and lodging potentially reimbursed; the program is open to all ranks, requires no security clearance or drug tests, ...

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xAI's Grok Adopted by Department of Defense Amid Bias Controversy

Elon Musk's xAI's chatbot, Grok, was adopted by the Department of Defense despite exhibiting antisemitic biases before and after its release, prompting an apology and highlighting concerns about AI bias in government applications.

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Cotton to Meet with Trump's DOD Nominee Amidst MAGA Backlash

Senate Republican Chairman Tom Cotton will meet with President Trump's nominee for Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Elbridge Colby, to address concerns about Colby's past statements on Iran's nuclear capabilities, following public pressure from MAGA figures who criticized Cotton for his initia...

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"Hegseth's Senate Confirmation Likely Despite Allegations"

"President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is likely to be confirmed by the Senate despite facing allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking, and fund mismanagement; this contrasts with the failed nomination of Matt Gaetz, who withdrew due to lack of support."

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Trump's Proposed Rename of Department of Defense: A Historical Context

President Trump's proposal to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War sparks debate, highlighting historical shifts in U.S. military policy and the tension between military strength and peace.

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Trump Proposes Renaming Department of Defense to Department of War

On August 25th, President Trump announced his intention to rename the US Department of Defense, established in 1949, back to the Department of War, a name it held until 1947, citing a preference for its stronger connotation and the US military's past successes under that name. The change requires Co...

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Pentagon Encourages Civilian Employees to Assist with Immigration Enforcement

The Pentagon is encouraging its roughly 950,000 civilian employees to volunteer for temporary assignments with ICE and CBP to assist with immigration enforcement, a move that follows the DHS's recruitment drive for 10,000 new ICE officers.

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Pope Francis Dies; EPA Firings; Hegseth's Signal Scandal

Following Pope Francis's death on Monday, the Catholic Church initiates the process of selecting his successor; concurrently, the EPA dismissed hundreds of employees, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces renewed criticism for using Signal to discuss classified military operations, including shar...

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Protests Erupt at Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing

During his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced interruptions from at least three protesters who criticized military spending and the treatment of veterans, while Senator Tom Cotton questioned Hegseth about his support ...

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Multiple Allegations of Misconduct Jeopardize Hegseth's Nomination for Secretary of Defense

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, faces numerous credible allegations of sexual assault, alcohol abuse, financial mismanagement, and misogynistic behavior from multiple women and former colleagues, raising concerns about his fitness for office.

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