Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing in UK Due to Windshield Crack
Oct 16, 2025 03:14 am CST
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plane was forced to make an emergency landing in the UK after a windshield crack was discovered during his return flight from a NATO meeting in Brussels. Pentagon officials confirmed all passengers are safe following standard emergency procedures, with Hegseth continuing his mission after advocating for increased Ukraine military support at the NATO gathering.
Trump Declares "Armed Conflict" with Drug Cartels: Legal Justification for Military Strikes off Venezuela Coast
Oct 03, 2025 06:15 am CST
President Trump has officially notified Congress that the United States is engaged in a "non-international armed conflict" with drug cartels, justifying recent deadly military strikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela. The controversial designation raises significant legal questions about presidential authority and the application of war powers against non-state actors in maritime drug interdiction operations.
Pentagon Urges Massive Increase in Weapons Production Amid China Security Concerns
Sep 30, 2025 02:25 am CST
The Pentagon is requesting defense contractors to double or quadruple production of 12 critical weapons systems due to concerns about inadequate stockpiles for a potential conflict with China, according to Wall Street Journal sources. This strategic initiative highlights growing tensions and military preparedness challenges in US-China relations.
US Demands That Media Sign 10-Page Agreement To Access Military Information
Sep 21, 2025 06:25 pm CST
The US Defense Department is requiring journalists to agree to use only pre-approved information about the military or lose their credentials to cover the Pentagon.
Pentagon Cracks Down On Troops' Social Media Posts About Charlie Kirk
Sep 16, 2025 07:12 pm CST
The US military is taking swift disciplinary action against U.S. troops over social media posts linked to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, carrying out a "zero-tolerance" policy toward those it sees as cheering his death.
100 Days Later, US Federal Workers Navigate Wreckage From Musk's DOGE
Sep 15, 2025 10:38 am CST
Roughly 100 days after Elon Musk's dramatic departure from the Trump White House, federal workers are still grappling with the lasting damage from his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Marco Rubio's Big Praise For "Busy Man" S Jaishankar At QUAD
Jul 02, 2025 12:41 pm CST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was all praises for Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar as he hosted counterparts from India, Japan and Australia for the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Tuesday.