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U.S. forces have launched strikes against Iran in response to attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which the U.S. claims violates a ceasefire. President Donald Trump revoked Iran's oil sales license, further straining the ceasefire.

A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to temporarily halt a requirement that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an official escort, ruling the policy violated the First Amendment. The decision comes amid ongoing legal battles and tensions between the Trump administration and the media over Pentagon access restrictions.

A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to temporarily halt a policy requiring New York Times journalists to be accompanied by an official escort, citing a First Amendment violation. The Pentagon disputes the ruling, arguing it weakens security, while the Times praised the decision as constitutional. The legal battle continues as part of ongoing tensions between the media and the Trump administration.

A group of moderate House Republicans, including Rep. Don Bacon, is threatening to block an $88 billion Iran war spending bill unless 4,200 U.S. troops are redeployed to Poland. The rebels argue the abrupt withdrawal of troops from Poland last month was mishandled and demand answers from the Pentagon, risking the bill's passage due to the narrow Republican majority and potential Democratic opposition.

A first-of-its-kind analysis by The Intercept found that women in the Army are more likely to be killed by fellow service members than enemy combatants. Between 2011 and August 2025, at least 41 Army women died by homicide, with over half of perpetrators being current or former military personnel. Research suggests the military’s hypermasculine culture contributes to violence against women.

Defense Department morale has reached a low point as Pete Hegseth repeatedly uses the four-word phrase 'Because I said so!' to respond to critics. The article highlights a decline in morale linked to Hegseth's responses.

A gay rights activist is suing the Defense Department to determine if Scouting America banned transgender members as part of a deal with the Pentagon. The lawsuit seeks clarification on whether the policy change was agreed upon in the arrangement.

Jacqueline Smith, ombudsman of Stars and Stripes, is suing the Pentagon over her firing, which she claims was retaliatory and violated her First Amendment rights. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., following her removal in April after criticizing new Pentagon restrictions.

The House Appropriations Committee advanced a $1.1 trillion defense spending bill for fiscal year 2027, which includes renaming the Defense Department as the Department of War. The bill passed on a 34-27 party line vote and is part of efforts linked to President Trump.

The House Appropriations Committee advanced a $1.1 trillion defense spending bill for fiscal 2027, which includes a provision to rename the Defense Department as the Department of War. The bill passed on a 34-27 party-line vote, marking a third win for President Trump in his effort to rename the department.

President Donald Trump requested $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover the war in Iran, farmer aid, and other projects. The proposal includes $67.15 billion for the Defense Department, $11.1 billion for Agriculture, and funds for infrastructure like modernizing Penn Station. Reactions from lawmakers were mixed, with some praising the request and others criticizing it as an overextension for unrelated priorities.

The U.S. military's cybersecurity efforts began over 50 years ago, with early recognition in 1972 that computers could be targeted. A 1997 exercise, Eligible Receiver 97, exposed critical vulnerabilities, prompting major strategic changes and shaping the creation of U.S. Cyber Command.

President Trump requested $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover the war in Iran, farmer aid, and other expenses. The proposal includes $67.15 billion for the Defense Department, $11.1 billion for the Agriculture Department, and funds for projects like modernizing Penn Station. Congressional reactions were divided, with Republicans supporting and Democrats criticizing the request.

The Trump administration requested $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover the war in Iran, farmer aid, and other expenses. The proposal includes $67.15 billion for the Defense Department, $11.1 billion for Agriculture, and specific projects like modernizing Penn Station. Senator Charles Grassley supported the request, while Senator Patty Murray criticized it as an attempt to secure funds for unrelated Pentagon priorities.

The Trump administration requested $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover war costs in Iran, farmer aid, and other expenses. The proposal includes $67.15 billion for the Defense Department, $11.1 billion for Agriculture, and funds for projects like modernizing Penn Station. Senate Republicans and Democrats expressed divided opinions, with some criticizing the request as an attempt to push unrelated priorities.

President Donald Trump requested $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover war costs in Iran, farmer aid, and other expenses. The proposal includes allocations for Defense, Agriculture, and infrastructure projects, with mixed reactions from Congress, including support from Sen. Charles Grassley and criticism from Sen. Patty Murray.

Chinese tech giant Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit against the Defense Department for designating it a military-linked firm.

Two executive orders direct the Defense Department to deploy three new quantum sensors by 2028, collaborate with the Energy Department on a quantum supercomputer, and provide guidance to agencies on countering quantum hacking threats.

Congress is debating the consequences of President Donald Trump's nearly four-month war against Iran, including lives lost, financial costs, and regional security impacts. Senators express divided opinions, with some criticizing the conflict as a 'failure' and others claiming it improved safety. The U.S. seeks to finalize a ceasefire while addressing military funding and investigating a deadly strike on an Iranian elementary school.

A U.S. Army major and former whistleblower, Amanda Feindt, discovered her 4-year-old son was abused at a military childcare center while supporting Pete Hegseth's Defense Secretary nomination. Military officials delayed providing evidence of the abuse, including surveillance footage, and other families reported similar obstructions in accessing records of child maltreatment at Army facilities.

Anthropic disabled its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after the US government ordered a suspension of foreign access due to national security concerns. The company disputes the government's claim that a potential jailbreak method could bypass safeguards preventing the models from identifying software vulnerabilities.

The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO videos, following a previous release three weeks prior. The latest tranche includes analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.

The House appropriators released a $1 trillion defense bill for FY27. The bill includes restored funding for the E-7 Wedgetail program following Defense Department leaders' intent to continue it.

The Pentagon has added Alibaba and Baidu to a list of companies linked to the Chinese military, according to an update from the Defense Department.

A U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump stating the two crew members were unharmed. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, which exchanged fire the previous day, straining an existing ceasefire. Trump expressed optimism about a potential deal with Iran within days but provided no details.

Trump’s Defense Department reports an increasing espionage threat from Israel. The U.S. and Israel were initially aligned, with Trump supporting Netanyahu’s aim to remove the Iranian government.

The Defense Department has significantly reduced the number of officially recognized religious affiliations, cutting the list from over 200 to 31.

A man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot at age 19 and later called the events a 'disgrace' now works for the Defense Department. The Pentagon has hired him for a sensitive civilian job.

Two advisory board members for the Stars and Stripes military newspaper are suing the Pentagon, alleging that the Defense Department’s overhaul of the publication is undermining its editorial independence. The lawsuit seeks to block the Pentagon’s efforts to exert control over the news outlet.

Former Navy Secretary John Phelan's draft shipbuilding proposal, circulated before his firing, was largely copied by his successor, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao, in the Trump administration's official 2027 plan. The similarity raises questions about Phelan's dismissal, with Trump attributing it to conflicts over shipbuilding, while Cao emphasized a 'shipbuilding renaissance' to counter adversaries like China.

The Pentagon hired Elias Irizarry, a Jan. 6 rioter, for a sensitive counterterrorism role during the Trump administration. Some Defense Department officials expressed concern over the appointment.

Defense department bans journalists from entering Pentagon's press office, which is now classified. Journalists refused to comply and turned in press passes, leading to a new press corps favoring far-right outlets. The New York Times sued over policies labeling journalists as security risks, winning a federal judge's ruling in March. A controversial fund does not require disclosure of payments, with Chuck Schumer calling it a corrupt scheme.

The Defense department barred journalists from the Pentagon press room, designating it as a classified space. The Trump administration's spokesperson claimed it as the 'most transparent war department in history,' despite media criticism and a lawsuit by the New York Times over policies labeling journalists as 'security risks.'

The Pentagon has revoked journalists' access to its press office, which has been redesignated as a classified space. The acting defense department press secretary, Jose Valdez, stated this is part of efforts to maintain transparency despite 'Fake News' media coverage.

The Defense Department has declared its press office a classified space, preventing journalists from entering. This action bars journalists from accessing the area.

The Pentagon has barred journalists from its press office, now designated a classified space due to speechwriters handling sensitive material. Acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez stated the move was not controversial, while The New York Times has sued the Defense Department over escort requirements for journalists.

The Defense Department has declared its press office a classified space, preventing journalists from entering. This action restricts media access to the area.

The Pentagon has restricted journalists from its press office, now designated a classified space due to speechwriters handling classified material. This move follows escalating tensions between the U.S. media and the second Trump administration, including lawsuits by The New York Times challenging escort requirements for journalists.

The Pentagon has barred journalists from its press office, which is now classified as a restricted space. Acting press secretary Joel Valdez confirmed the move, stating it is not controversial.

The Pentagon has declared its press office a classified space, barring journalists due to speechwriters handling classified material. The New York Times has sued the Defense Department over escort requirements, citing First Amendment violations, as tensions escalate between the media and the second Trump administration.