The New York Times sues the Pentagon over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's media rules
Read full article: The New York Times sues the Pentagon over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's media rulesThe New York Times is suing to try to stop the Pentagon from imposing new rules on journalists who cover the military.
Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corps
Read full article: Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corpsThe Pentagon press secretary has held her first briefing since most nonpartisan news outlets were replaced by friendly media representatives willing to accept new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike on alleged drug boat
Read full article: Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike on alleged drug boatDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth is citing the “fog of war” in defending a follow-up strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea in early September.
Outlets that reach millions denied access to rare Pentagon news briefings this week
Read full article: Outlets that reach millions denied access to rare Pentagon news briefings this weekIt's not often Pentagon officials hold briefings for the press, but they are this week — although outlets that reach millions of news consumers have been denied access.
As Hegseth orders changes to the Pentagon watchdog, advocates say it will silence complaints
Read full article: As Hegseth orders changes to the Pentagon watchdog, advocates say it will silence complaintsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accused the independent watchdog for the Pentagon of being “weaponized” and says he’s overhauling the inspector general’s office.
The Latest: Trump says no to US troops in Ukraine
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says no to US troops in UkrainePresident Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent to Ukraine to defend against Russia, after seeming to leave open the possibility the day before.
Black mayors of cities Trump decries as 'lawless' tout significant declines in violent crimes
Read full article: Black mayors of cities Trump decries as 'lawless' tout significant declines in violent crimesMembers of the African American Mayors Association started noticing last year declines in violent crime in their cities.
In Washington police takeover, federal agents and National Guard take on new tasks
Read full article: In Washington police takeover, federal agents and National Guard take on new tasksFederal agents who typically investigate drug lords, weapons traffickers or cyber criminals have fanned out across the nation’s capital.
Bondi names DEA head as DC's 'emergency police commissioner,' but capital leaders push back
Read full article: Bondi names DEA head as DC's 'emergency police commissioner,' but capital leaders push backAttorney General Pam Bondi has named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as Washington’s “emergency police commissioner,” saying she is granting him the powers of the police chief amid President Donald Trump’s takeover.
Hegseth’s younger brother is serving in a key role as liaison and senior adviser inside the Pentagon
Read full article: Hegseth’s younger brother is serving in a key role as liaison and senior adviser inside the PentagonDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office confirms that his younger brother is serving in a key position inside the Pentagon as a Department of Homeland Security liaison and senior adviser.
