Pentagon

Senate 18 hours ago

Senate Republicans block Schiff effort to force release of Caribbean strike footage

Democratic California Sen. Adam Schiff's legislation would have required that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth release the footage first to Congress, then to the public.

Senate 20 hours ago

Senate sends $901B defense bill to Trump after clashes over boat strike, DC airspace

Despite possible hiccups, the Senate coalesced around the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026, marking one of the final legislative hurdles the upper chamber had to overcome for the year.

Venezuelan Political Crisis 1 day ago

Graham issues 'fatal' warning if Maduro stays in power as US buildup raises stakes

Sen. Graham warns leaving Maduro in power after U.S. military show of force would be "fatal mistake" as Venezuela tensions escalate.

Pentagon 1 day ago

Pentagon won't release 'top secret, full, unedited' video of September drug boat strike, Hegseth says

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon would not release the "full, unedited video" of the controversial September strike on an alleged drug boat.

Senate 2 days ago

Senate advances $901B defense bill as Congress races into year-end legislative sprint

Included in the colossal, 3,000-plus page package are provisions that would end longstanding war powers authorizations and require the Pentagon to release unedited footage of boat strikes.

Pentagon 2 days ago

SOUTHCOM commander abruptly retires amid escalating scrutiny of Caribbean strikes

SOUTHCOM commander Adm. Alvin Holsey retires after less than a year leading the combatant command, amid growing scrutiny over controversial drug boat strikes in Caribbean waters.

Pentagon 5 days ago

Trump-backed military right to repair plan stripped from Congress' final defense bill

Congress dropped a bipartisan provision from Pentagon spending legislation that would have given the military right to repair equipment, drawing criticism from senators.

Pete Hegseth December 6

Hegseth to highlight rebuilding the 'arsenal of freedom' in speech at Reagan National Defense Forum

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, in an upcoming keynote address at the Reagan National Defense Forum, will speak about rebuilding the "arsenal of freedom."

Media December 5

Washington Post stands by Hegseth 'kill them all' report on boat strike despite testimony denial

The Washington Post touted its "rigorous, accurate" report alleging Secretary of War Pete Hegseth made a "kill them all" order as disputes about the report emerge.

White House December 5

Capitol Hill revolt threatens Trump’s Venezuela playbook amid Caribbean strike oversight

The Trump administration is facing mounting congressional pushback over more than 20 military strikes in Caribbean, as lawmakers seek to limit Venezuela operations.