Defense Secretary Hegseth informs Fort Benning graduates that adversaries will hesitate to confront the US.
Hegses Visits Fort Benning, Emphasizes Military Deterrence COLOMBUS, Ga. — On Thursday, during a visit to Fort Benning, Defense Secretary Pete Hegses highlighted the efforts to restore U.S. military deterrence. His remarks followed a speech at the Officer Candidate School (OCS) graduation ceremony, where candidates were commissioned as Army Deputy EU or Navy Sign Station […]
Trump plans to reinstate the Defense Department’s original name to revive its ‘warrior ethos’
Trump to Restore Original Pentagon Name President Donald Trump plans to bring back the original name of the Pentagon. On Friday, he is expected to sign an executive order for this change. Alongside this decision, the order includes naming Pete Hegseth as the war secretary. “It’s about time we label our actions as what they […]
Trump to officially direct the renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War
Trump Signs Executive Order to Reinstate War Division On Friday, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at reinstating the war division as the Pentagon’s “secondary title,” according to White House officials who provided details to the Post on Thursday night. The 79-year-old president has expressed that the older titles sound “stronger” and are “more […]
Defense Department to change back to its original name of Department of War
Trump Executes Name Change for Department of Defense On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename the Department of Defense to the “War Bureau,” reverting back to an earlier title for the agency. This change aligns with their recent initiatives to foster a “warrior spirit” within the Pentagon, a perspective both Trump […]
Luigi Mangione delaying decision on whether to use mental health defense in NYC murder trial.
Mangione’s Defense Strategy in Murder Trial Luigi Mangione is contemplating the use of psychiatric defenses in his murder trial in Manhattan. This legal approach is something that state prosecutors argued could potentially lessen his prison time. It appears the defendant has signaled his intentions to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, suggesting he might “compromise” his […]
Americans Go Beyond Just Playing Defense
Legislation Introduced to Restore “Department of War” Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Greg Steube (R-FL) unveiled a new law on September 2, 2025, advocating for the return of the historical title “Doctor of War” for the U.S. Department of Defense. This proposal, titled War Repair Act 2025, is co-sponsored by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and […]
Senate moves forward with $925 billion defense funding authorization bill
Senate Approves Major Pentagon Funding Bill The Senate passed a substantial funding package for the Pentagon on Tuesday, marking the first significant legislation to come through since lawmakers returned in August. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2026 was advanced with a vote tally of 84-14, demonstrating a largely bipartisan agreement. This positions the […]
McConnell prepares for a fight to increase defense funding
The House and Senate are gearing up for a showdown over the essential defense spending bill, as the Senate’s version clashes with both the House budget and the proposal from the Trump administration. Recently, the Republican-controlled Senate Appropriations Committee approved nearly $853 million for the fiscal year 2026. This funding increase, which addresses key military […]
White House announces intentions to change the Department of Defense to the Department of War
White House Plans to Rename the Pentagon The White House is moving forward with plans to rebrand the Pentagon, with discussions set for Saturday to officially change the Department of Defense to the Department of War. Reports indicate this shift is part of a broader initiative. The original Ministry of War was created by Parliament […]
When ‘War’ Is Preferable to ‘Defense’
Trump Proposes Renaming Pentagon This week, Donald Trump suggested that the Pentagon revert to its original name: “The Department of War.” It’s an interesting thought, especially considering how language can influence perception. My friend Scott Adams, who created Dilbert, has mentioned how bureaucrats often function towards the direction suggested by titles. If you want more […]