JAMES FITZPATRICK: DEI is Impacting Biden’s DOD and Its Suppliers, Undermining Global Preparedness
The F-35 Program: A Matter of Priorities The troubled F-35 program highlights a clash between priorities. On one hand, there’s a focus on developing advanced weaponry that can be deployed efficiently. On the other, there’s an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including concerns over bias and representation. It raises the question: if […]
Johnson indicates that the House may resume funding for DOD, but only if the government reopens.
Government Shutdown and Defense Bill Impasse On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana stated that the House will not reconvene at the Capitol to vote on the $852 billion Defense Department bill scheduled for Senate discussion on Thursday. He made it clear that this would only happen if Senate Democrats agree to reopen the […]
Trump to Sign Order Changing DOD to Department of War
Trump Signs Order to Rename Defense Department President Donald Trump reportedly signed an executive order on Friday, aiming to revert the Department of Defense to its historical title, the War Division. According to Fox News, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to lead the renaming initiative as part of the administration’s promotion of a “warrior […]
Trump suggests changing the DOD to a more powerful Department of War
Trump Considers Renaming the Department of Defense President Donald Trump has shown a keen interest in renaming the Department of Defense back to its original title, “The Department of War.” The War Bureau operated from 1789 until 1947, when it was renamed under the National Security Act. The change indicated a shift in focus, but […]
Hegseth: DoD is bringing back the 1918 ‘Mexican Border Defense Medal’ to honor service members stationed at the Southern Border
Revival of the 1918 Mexican Border Defense Medal The Department of Defense (DOD) has officially brought back the Mexican Border Defense Medal, a decoration established in 1918, according to announcements made by Director Pete Hegseth. This move aims to honor the service members stationed at the southern border. As of August 13th, the DOD confirmed […]
$200M contract for Musk’s AI bot Grok revealed by DOD
US Government Signs $200 Million Deal for Grok Chatbot The US government has unveiled a new agreement potentially worth $200 million to implement Elon Musk’s Xai Chatbot, Grok. This announcement, made by the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) on Monday, aims to advance the adoption of sophisticated AI technologies. The goal is to […]
Trump Orders DHS and DOD to ‘Free’ L.A.: ‘Unauthorized Immigrants Will Be Removed’
President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to assist in quelling civil unrest amid Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations taking place in Los Angeles. The president stated that this order “frees Los Angeles” as he continues to advocate for the deportation of undocumented immigrants. […]
Civilian workers are approved by the DoD to assist in border security at the request of the DHS.
Department of Defense Initiates Volunteer Program for Civilian Employees The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced a new voluntary initiative aimed at assisting civilian employees in traveling to the U.S. borders to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This move was detailed in a memo released on Monday, which invites civilian personnel to step […]
Ernst and Comer call for changes to federal charge card rules after spending on casinos and bars by the DOD
Concerns Over Federal Credit Card Use Raised by Lawmakers House Observation Committee Chairman James Komer, R-KY, and Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, are pressing for an investigation into the federal government’s use of credit cards after uncovering thousands of questionable charges. These expenditures, which have used taxpayer money, went to casinos, bars, and nightclubs. The call […]
Qatar’s donation of a Boeing 747 to the DOD raises constitutional questions about Air Force One.
President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that the Boeing 747 provided by Qatar will be transferred to the Department of Defense, addressing concerns over the legality of accepting gifts from foreign nations. This aircraft, valued at around $400 million, is intended to be used by the U.S. Air Force. The White House has countered Trump’s […]