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Why has Trump renamed the US Department of Defense to Department of War?

Although the US President’s decision to rename the Department of Defense is a highly controversial one, the government arm was actually called the Department of War until 1947.

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Pentagon condemns Venezuela after F-16 jets fly over US Navy destroyer: ‘Highly provocative’

Venezuelan military’s show of force comes days after Donald Trump ordered a deadly strike on an alleged Tren de Aragua drug boat

The Independent UK

Trump to rebrand Pentagon as part of ‘warrior ethos’ campaign

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Trump orders Pentagon to be rebranded as Department of War

Pete Hegseth, who has served as Defence Secretary since January, posted the words "DEPARTMENT OF WAR" on X on Thursday night

Evening Standard

Trump Orders Pentagon Rebranded As 'Department Of War' Because Department Of Defense Is 'Too Defensive'

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order on Friday to let the Pentagon use the name "Department of War" for the Department of Defense, a White House official confirmed to Reuters on Thursday.

Benzinga

Pentagon warns Venezuela as 2 military aircraft fly near US warship

Defense Department says ‘two Maduro regime military aircraft’ flew near US warship in a ‘highly provocative’ move.

Al Jazeera

Trump Rebrands Department Of Defense As 'Department Of War'

President Donald Trump is changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, the White House announced Thursday, insisting the rebrand will project a more powerful image.

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Trump to sign executive order changing Pentagon’s name to ‘Department of War’

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Friday that will officially change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War.

The Independent UK

Families Say Maduro Lied and Confirm Trump's Version of the U.S. Navy Strike that Killed 11 Venezuelans

Families and friends of the 11 men killed in a U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan vessel in the Caribbean are rejecting claims by the Maduro administration that the attack video was generated by artificial intelligence.

Latin Times

‘Murder or a war crime’: The Trump administration is facing a legal nightmare after bombing a civilian boat in international waters

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Pentagon allows ICE to use Navy base as launchpad for immigration raids in Chicago: report

Chicago officials are preparing for an influx of federal immigration law enforcement

The Independent UK

Pentagon Reportedly Sought To Work Out Legal Authority To Justify Attack On Venezuelan Vessel After The Strike

Defense Department officials privately expressed concern about the Trump administration's shifting narratives on the attack against a Venezuelan vessel that killed 11

Latin Times

Joby's 38% Stock Plunge Is Ugly—But The Pentagon Might Be Interested

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) stock is down 38% from its peak of $20.95 in early August, yet behind the market turbulence, Joby announced a milestone that could reshape its trajectory: the successful demonstration of its Superpilot autonomous flight technology during the Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) exercise led by Pacific Air…

Benzinga

Trump team is considering leasing out part of military base to help fund ‘Golden Dome’ missile project

The military base in North San Diego County houses over 38,000 families

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Senator’s visit to spy agency canceled after MAGA firebrand Laura Loomer intervenes

Senator Mark Warner described Laura Loomer as “a figure with a long history of extreme and outlandish fringe views, including 9/11 denialism, anti-Muslim harassment campaigns, and associations with white supremacists”

The Independent UK

The truth is out there: Congress to hold hearings on UFOs

Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said the public demands “maximum transparency” from the government concerning UAPs

Latin Times

How Significant is the U.S. Attack On The Venezuelan Drug Boat? Experts Weigh In

The U.S. military carried out a strike on an alleged drug vessel travelling from Venezuela to the United States on Tuesday. hile Trump hailed the strike as a victory against drug trafficking, analysts say the move is unlikely to hinder the narcotics trade and represents a significant violation of international…

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Is another 'AI winter' coming? Here's what past AI slumps can tell us about what the future might hold

Academic skepticism and business frustration have triggered past AI winters. This time, both factors are present. But there are key differences too.

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Al Jazeera

What’s behind Donald Trump’s plan to move US Space Command to Alabama?

Trump has announced he will move the agency’s headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.

Benzinga

Trump Shares Video Of 'Kinetic Strike' That Kills 11 Suspected Narcoterrorists At Sea, Cautions Drug Smugglers: 'Beware'

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. forces carried out a deadly strike on suspected Venezuelan narcoterrorists, framing it as a major blow against drug smuggling operations targeting the United States.

The Independent UK

Trump deploys military to immigration courts to speed up mass deportations

Pentagon plan could send up to 600 military lawyers to immigration courts to speed up president’s mass removal agenda

Benzinga

Firefly Vs. RocketLab: Wall Street's New Space Race Has A Defense Twist

The private space race isn't just about who can launch rockets faster—it's about who can win Pentagon contracts. With growing geopolitical tensions and an arms race in space-based defense, Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) and Firefly Aerospace Inc (NASDAQ:FLY) are emerging as top contenders, each vying for a piece of a…

Latin Times

Mexican President Sheinbaum Again Rejects U.S. Intervention In Its Territory: 'Not Necessary'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum again rejected a U.S. intervention in its territory, saying that such a move is "not necessary."

Roll Call

Trump moves Space Command HQ to Alabama, citing Colorado's mail-in voting - Roll Call

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he would move U.S. Space Command's headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.

Latin Times

Claudia Sheinbaum Says Mexico Is Willing To Enter New Security Agreements With U.S. But Respecting Its 'Sovereignty'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that her administration is willing to enter new security agreements with the U.S. but they must be done "without subordination"

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