Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has withdrawn the nomination of Rear Admiral Michael Donnelly for promotion to vice admiral and command of the Navy's 7th Fleet. This decision comes in the wake of reports concerning drag queen performances permitted on the USS Ronald Reagan during Donnelly's tenure as commander. According to reliable sources, the Senate had initially approved … [Read more...] about Pentagon Scraps Promotion of Admiral Tied to Drag Queen Performances
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Pentagon Deploys 2,000 More National Guard Troops to Los Angeles
The Defense Department declared on Tuesday the deployment of an additional 2,000 California National Guard troops to the Los Angeles area. This development follows earlier reports of an intensifying immigration crackdown by the Trump administration, leading to a series of, at times, contentious protests in downtown L.A. over the past weeks. According to reliable sources, the … [Read more...] about Pentagon Deploys 2,000 More National Guard Troops to Los Angeles
Army Grounds VIP Flights Around Pentagon Following Fatal Accident
The U.S. Army has decided to curtail VIP military helicopter flights near the Pentagon. This development follows earlier reports that safety concerns arose after a fatal collision on January 29 between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet near Reagan airport, according to a senator's statement on Wednesday. Reports indicate that the Federal Aviation … [Read more...] about Army Grounds VIP Flights Around Pentagon Following Fatal Accident
New Threat: Pentagon Says Russia Has Nuclear Air-to-Air Missiles
According to the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency, Russia has expanded its nuclear arsenal by adding nuclear-tipped air-to-air missiles, a move reminiscent of strategies employed by the U.S. and Soviet Union during the Cold War era. The DIA did not provide additional insights during the unveiling of its 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment at a House Armed Services … [Read more...] about New Threat: Pentagon Says Russia Has Nuclear Air-to-Air Missiles
Third Pentagon Official Out as Leak Investigation Deepens
As part of an investigation by the Defense Department into unauthorized leaks of information, three top Pentagon officials have been suspended. Politico reported on Wednesday that the third suspension known to be related involves Colin Carroll, the former chief of staff for the Deputy Defense Secretary. Stephen Feinberg. Carroll's suspension comes after two other Pentagon … [Read more...] about Third Pentagon Official Out as Leak Investigation Deepens
