Trump’s push for $350 billion ‘arsenal of freedom’ hits GOP skepticism
Trump calls on Republicans to pass a third reconciliation bill with $350 billion in defense spending and voter ID legislation, but GOP skepticism grows.
False alarm apparently triggered hazmat response at Pentagon, sources say
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours on Thursday and hazmat crews were deployed due to what was apparently a false alarm. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell issued a statement that Pentagon occupants were “notified of a potential air quality issue, prompting immediate precautionary safety measures and evaluation.” He added that subsequent
Trump says he’s canceled Iran strikes, adds potential deal-signing ‘to be announced shortly’
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that scheduled military strikes on Iran are canceled tonight as high-level diplomatic discussions advance.
Trump Cancels Plans to Hit Iran ‘Very Hard,’ Says Deal Is Imminent
President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran is in its final stages. NTD looks at what was behind his decision to cancel the next round of scheduled strikes on Iran, and what was hit Wednesday night in the U.S.’s bombardment on the country. The Pentagon is unde… Original News Source Link – Epoch
Senate panel approves Department of War name change
House Republicans have also endorsed the change, which means the Defense Department rebrand pushed by the Trump administration could become law this year.
Rick Scott lifts holds on Coast Guard promotions
The Florida Republican had blocked promotions amid a dispute involving a Florida shipbuilder.
Trump Admin Located 146,000 Missing Unaccompanied Migrant Children so Far, Mullin Says
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin testifies in Washington on June 3, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Tens of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children have been located by the Trump administration so far, White House officials announced in a news conference on June 11. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said that the administration has found “146,000