Activists Protest Anduril's $900M Military Drone Factory Plan in Ohio
Demonstrators gathered at Rickenbacker International Airport to oppose defense tech company Anduril's proposed drone manufacturing facility near Columbus. Veterans and activists voiced concerns about militarization and environmental impact while protesting the $900M project expected to create 4,000 jobs.
Trump Fires Joint Chiefs Chairman in Unprecedented Military Leadership Shake-up
In a dramatic overhaul of Pentagon leadership, President Trump has dismissed General Charles Brown Jr. and five other top military officials. The controversial move breaks with tradition of military continuity across administrations and has sparked mixed reactions from Congress.
Pentagon Faces Major Budget Overhaul: Secretary Hegseth Orders 8% Annual Cuts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed an ambitious 8% annual reduction in Pentagon spending over five years, while protecting critical defense programs. The $68 billion yearly cuts align with President Trump's vision for reduced military spending pending improved geopolitical conditions.
Military Border Mission Strains Pentagon Budget and Troop Readiness
Military commanders face tough questions about the billion-dollar cost and reduced training time for troops deployed along the U.S.-Mexico border. The expanded operation includes controversial deportation flights and migrant detention at Guantanamo Bay.
Pentagon Launches First Military Deportation Flight to India with Over 200 Migrants
The U.S. military has initiated its longest-range deportation flight yet, transporting 205 undocumented Indian nationals from San Antonio to Amritsar aboard a C-17 aircraft. This marks an expansion of the Pentagon's role in immigration enforcement, with India agreeing to accept verified citizens being returned.
Army Captain Among Three Black Hawk Soldiers Lost in Fatal Midair Collision
Captain Rebecca Lobach, 28, was identified as one of three soldiers aboard a Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines flight near Reagan National Airport. The decorated Army aviation officer's tragic loss, along with her two fellow soldiers, occurred during a routine night training mission.
Trump Pentagon Strips Gen. Milley of Security Clearance in Swift Retribution
The Pentagon has revoked former Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley's security clearance and protective detail under new Trump administration directives. The controversial move comes amid an investigation into Milley's conduct and follows his prior criticism of Trump as a 'wannabe dictator.'