Former Defense Secretary challenges Trump on renaming the ‘Department of War’

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta expressed confusion on Friday regarding President Trump’s choice to revert the Pentagon’s name back to the “War Department.” “I don’t quite understand why the president is pursuing this. Perhaps he thinks it gives a tougher image to our military,” he said during an interview with host Erica Hill. Panetta added, […]
Defense Department to be renamed War Department under Trump directive

Trump Signs Executive Order to Rename Pentagon President Donald Trump wrapped up the week by signing an executive order on Friday to rename the Pentagon as the “War Bureau.” This change allows for titles like “Secretary of War” to be used as an alternative designation for the Department of Defense, according to information released by […]
Delicate Peace in Congo Shaken by Allegations of War Crimes and Theft

A recent report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has accused all factions in Congo of committing serious violations of international humanitarian law, equating their actions to war crimes and crimes against humanity. According to the OHCHR, since late 2024, the M23 group, backed by the Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) and […]
Trump’s rebranding of the Department of War

On Friday, President Trump signed an executive order officially renaming the Department of Defense to the War Bureau. He framed this change as a move to signal American strength, implying it would convey a message of “winning” both to allies and adversaries. The name alteration has stirred mixed reactions, especially among political factions, with some […]
War department sparks mixed reactions of skepticism, excitement, and financial worries.

On Friday, President Trump’s executive order to rename the Department of Defense as the War Department was met with mixed reactions. While some on the right expressed enthusiasm, others on the left voiced skepticism and raised concerns about the costs associated with the change. Trump presented the new name as a clear indicator of American […]
Hegseth: Changing the Department of Defense to ‘Department of War’ will bring back the ‘Warrior spirit’

Trump to Rename Department of Defense On Friday, President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that will officially change the name of the Department of Defense (DOD) to the War Division (DOW), according to White House officials. This move seems aimed at reviving the DOD’s original “warrior spirit,” which officials believe has […]
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 […]
Is a price war among fast-food chains on the horizon? Companies may struggle if they raise prices too much.

Increases in menu prices have led many diners to flock to fast food restaurants, as economic worries prompt customers to limit their non-essential spending. However, fast food chains are already feeling the pinch of squeezed margins and face the tricky task of not upsetting the families that have historically supported them by raising prices too […]
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 […]