Hegseth said that the priorities he outlined will be accomplished ‘with a focus on lethality, meritocracy, accountability, standards, and readiness.’ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued a statement outlining his top priorities at the helm of the Department of Defense (DOD) after being confirmed by the Senate on Friday and sworn in by Vice
The president addressed a roaring crowd with a long list of his new administration’s accomplishments and priorities. President Donald Trump held his first post-inauguration rally at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Jan. 25. The Galaxy Ballroom, with a capacity of approximately 1,500, was filled with supporters seen dancing in anticipation of
Trump says he wants NATO countries to spend 5 percent of GDP on defense, which analysts say is ‘unrealistic’ for many European nations. News Analysis Mark Rutte, secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), said this week that U.S. President Donald Trump is right to request members of the alliance spend at least
The Trump administration is accelerating its moves to dismantle DEI efforts by directing agencies to begin terminating DEI positions and staff. The Trump administration has accelerated its push to purge the federal government of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), with a new memo from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) directing all agencies to start
The agency is now one of three top U.S. bodies that link the COVID-19 virus to a Chinese lab. The CIA has found a lab origin “more likely” for the COVID-19 pandemic, joining two other top U.S. agencies that have previously made the assessment. “CIA assesses with low confidence that a research-related origin of the
‘If you illegally enter the United States of America, you will face severe consequences,’ said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Mexico has accepted the first four deportation flights of illegal immigrants from the United States, the White House said on Jan. 25. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the flights set a
Ware said that the Inspector General Act of 1978 requires the president to notify Congress at least 30 days in advance of dismissal of an inspector general. President Donald Trump has reportedly dismissed at least a dozen inspectors general—presidentially-appointed watchdogs who oversee government agencies—prompting allegations that the move is illegal, setting up a possible showdown