The Latest: The Pentagon will send 1,500 troops to secure US-Mexico border, officials say
Pentagon to deploy about 1,500 troops to the southern border: ‘Just the beginning’
The U.S. military has deployed approximately 1,500 troops to the southern border to aid the Department of Homeland Security’s border security measures.
Active duty troops deploying to U.S.-Mexico border, White House says.
Troops have assisted at the border before and will be limited to support roles unless the administration invokes the Insurrection Act.
At Pentagon, a missing portrait and fears of an upheaval
It's hard to tell just where retired General Mark Milley's portrait once hung in the Pentagon's prestigious E-ring hallway, alongside all of the former chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Pentagon appointments suggest Trump’s scepticism about Ukraine and its impact on Taiwan
Several new Defence Department officials have disputed contention that supporting Ukraine's defence could deter Beijing's plans for Taiwan While the Pentagon awaits Senate confirmation of its new chief amid fresh allegations of the nominee's history of abuse,
White House orders removal of Mark Milley portrait from Pentagon hallway
Mark Milley's portrait as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was taken down from the Pentagon hallway where all of the paintings of the previous chairmen are located.
Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont worked at the Pentagon during 9/11, family says
A U.S. Border Patrol agent killed during a traffic stop near the Canadian border worked security duty at the Pentagon during the time of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon
A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.
It's not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?
It’s unclear who’ll take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office
New allegations against Hegseth as Senate readies vote on Pentagon nominee
WASHINGTON - Mr Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law said in an affidavit to senators on Jan 21 that US President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon abused his second ex-wife to the point where she once hid in a closet and gave friends a code word to use in a crisis.
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The Pentagon finessed its pivot to Asia. Can it last during Trump?
In Washington, Democrats and Republicans alike have supported the Pentagon’s recent work around Asia, but the return of Donald Trump, a president less personally committed to U.S. allies, will test its endurance. “The common theme I hear with regard to ...
Border Patrol Agent Killed in Vermont Worked at Pentagon During 9/11 Attack
A U.S. Border Patrol agent who was killed during a traffic stop in Vermont near the Canadian border was a military veteran.
Pentagon investigation raises new concerns about Austin's 2024 hospitalization
An investigation released on Wednesday into U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret 2024 hospitalization found his desire for privacy drove notification failures inside the government, and that he took medication that could have affected his cognitive functions while still in sole command.
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Pentagon announces slate of new officials for second Trump term
Duffey, Trump said in a December social media post, is the nominee to run the Pentagon’s office for acquisition and sustainment, its chief weapons buyer.