Sean Parnell

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth established the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems (DRPM-UxS) to consolidate Pentagon drone and autonomous systems programs under a single office reporting to Deputy Secretary Stephen Feinberg. The office oversees development, acquisition, and deployment of unmanned systems across all domains, excluding major defense acquisition programs, and inherits a $53.6 billion budget for autonomous drone platforms.

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

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.

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed a shelter-in-place directive at the Pentagon as officials investigate a potential hazardous materials incident. Personnel remain under lockdown during the investigation.

A hazardous materials incident at The Pentagon prompted emergency services to respond, as the building's safety systems detected an air-quality issue. Precautionary steps were taken while officials assess the situation, with Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirming adherence to standard protection protocols.

Part of the Pentagon is under a shelter-in-place order after an 'air quality issue' was detected. The Pentagon Force Protection Agency's hazmat team and Arlington County Fire and EMS are responding to the incident, with precautionary measures in place while the issue is assessed.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed nine Navy officers, including all three women, from a promotion list to one-star admiral, leading female officers to fear career limitations and politicization. The Navy had initially selected 31 officers for promotion, but Hegseth's intervention resulted in no women being promoted to the rank this year despite their representation in midgrade ranks.

The U.S. Department of Defense reduced its recognized religious affiliations from over 200 to 31, removing groups like atheists, Unitarian Universalists, pagans, and Wiccans. The Pentagon stated the change aims to streamline chaplain resource allocation, while critics argue it elevates a narrow religious perspective and marginalizes minority faiths.

The Pentagon plans to reduce U.S. military capabilities available to NATO by up to half, shifting defense responsibilities to European allies. The Trump administration aims to pressure Europe to increase combat-credible defense spending, with changes announced ahead of the July NATO summit in Ankara. European officials express concern over the pace and clarity of the U.S. strategy shift.

The Pentagon has informed NATO allies of plans to reduce U.S. military capabilities available to the alliance during crises, shifting defense responsibilities to Europe. The Trump administration aims to cut certain assets by one-third to one-half, including bombers and naval forces, ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara. European officials express concern over the pace and clarity of these changes.

The U.S. military is accelerating missile production to address shortages caused by years of underproduction, with defense officials acknowledging it will take years to replenish stockpiles. Vice President JD Vance disputed reports of stockpile concerns, while Pentagon officials defended U.S. readiness, citing historical operations and current capabilities.

The U.S. used over half of its Patriot missile interceptors during a 39-day conflict with Iran, depleting critical stockpiles and raising concerns about future readiness for large-scale wars. A CSIS report highlights the use of 850+ Tomahawks, 1,000+ JASSMs, and hundreds of expensive THAAD and SM-3 interceptors, with Pentagon officials denying shortages despite analysts warning of acute gaps.

The Pentagon announced that Navy Secretary John Phelan is departing immediately, with Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao set to become the acting secretary. The move marks another high-level leadership change in the defense department.

The Pentagon announced that Navy Secretary John Phelan, the navy's top civilian official, is leaving immediately. This follows Pete Hegseth's recent removal of the Army's top officer, marking another high-level leadership change in the military.

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is leaving the administration immediately, as announced by Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell. The departure is effective without delay.

John Phelan is stepping down as U.S. Navy secretary, a move that caught many by surprise and adds to a pattern of military officials leaving under the Trump administration. Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will assume the role in an acting capacity. Sources indicate Phelan clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, despite having a good rapport with President Trump.

Navy Secretary John Phelan has resigned from his position effective immediately, marking another high-profile exit from the Trump administration. The announcement was made by Pentagon chief spokesman Sean Parnell.

U.S. Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has left his post immediately, with Undersecretary Hung Cao assuming the role of Acting Secretary of the Navy. The Pentagon confirmed the transition, citing Phelan's departure from the administration and expressing gratitude for his service.

U.S. Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has abruptly left his post, with Undersecretary Hung Cao immediately assuming the role of Acting Secretary. The Pentagon expressed gratitude for Phelan's service, and the transition is part of a sudden leadership shakeup.

The Pentagon announced that Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is leaving his position immediately. Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will assume the role of acting secretary. The departure follows Phelan's appearance at the Navy's annual conference in Washington, D.C.

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his position after 13 months, as announced by the Pentagon. The Pentagon expressed gratitude for his service to the Department and the United States Navy.

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy faced accusations of being a 'traitor' after posting 'Awesome' in response to a report about Iranian ships bypassing a U.S. blockade. Critics, including the White House and conservative commentators, claimed his reaction appeared to support Iran, while Murphy's team called the tweet sarcastic criticism of Trump's Iran policy.

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy faced accusations of being a 'traitor' after posting 'Awesome' on X in response to Iranian ships bypassing a U.S. blockade. Critics, including White House officials and conservative commentators, condemned his reaction as supportive of Iran, while Murphy's office claimed the tweet was sarcastic and criticized Trump's Iran war strategy.

Gold Star father Darin Hoover criticizes the Biden administration for withholding information about his son's death in the 2021 Afghanistan Abbey Gate bombing, calling a prior Pentagon review a 'cover-up.' A new Pentagon review panel is examining over nine million documents, contrasting sharply with a previous review of 3,000 documents, which Hoover claims obscured critical details.

Gold Star father Darin Hoover criticizes the prior Pentagon review of the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing as a 'cover-up,' citing a lack of transparency and a new review examining over nine million documents. The previous review analyzed only 3,000 documents and was 'over-classified,' according to the new panel's chairman, Sean Parnell.

The U.S. Court of Appeals rejected Anthropic's attempt to block the Pentagon's blacklist of its AI technology, citing government interests in military readiness. Anthropic argued the designation was unlawful, but the court emphasized judicial management of AI technology procurement during conflicts.

The U.S. Court of Appeals rejected Anthropic's attempt to block the Pentagon's blacklist of its AI technology, citing national security concerns. The decision conflicts with a previous court order in a separate case, highlighting tensions between corporate interests and military technology access.