Hegseth bans reporters from Pentagon areas previously accessible to press, citing national security after leaks revealed his Signal discussions of military strikes and planned Musk briefing on China war plans.
Pentagon approves 1,100 more active duty troops for southern border, bringing total to nearly 10,000 as military uses new “military base” designation to detain migrants.
Veterans Affairs requires two Trump DOGE representatives to approve all IT, professional services and new contracts worth $10 million or more.
Naval Academy returns nearly 400 books removed from library during Pentagon DEI purge including works on Holocaust and Maya Angelou’s autobiography after more detailed Pentagon review.
Army will pay for road damage from 56 tanks and armored vehicles rolling through DC streets during June 14 military parade scheduled on Trump’s birthday.
Defense Secretary Hegseth holds Christian prayer service for Pentagon workers during work hours as his pastor declares Trump was chosen by God to bring “moral clarity” to America.
Pentagon accepts unprecedented $400 million Boeing 747 gift from Qatar to serve as Air Force One during Trump’s presidency before transferring to Trump’s personal library afterward.
Trump announces $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense system with three-year completion timeline despite lacking finalized plans and congressional funding approval.
Army will place metal plates on DC streets to protect pavement from 25 Abrams tanks during $25-45 million June 14 parade honoring Trump’s 79th birthday.
Trump offers donors “VIP experience” at military events including June 14 birthday parade with tanks, Fort Bragg troop demonstration, and July 4 celebration.
Federal judge dismisses trespassing charges against 120 migrants who crossed into newly created military buffer zone in New Mexico.
VA reinstates mandatory overtime for claims processors to address 200,000-claim backlog while simultaneously planning to cut 80,000 jobs.
Pentagon to screen troops for gender dysphoria during routine medical exams as part of effort to remove transgender service members from military.
Trump’s June 14 military parade will cost up to $45 million with 7,500 soldiers sleeping in government offices and receiving only one hot meal per day.
87 migrants charged with trespassing on military property after entering new Texas border buffer zone in the first week.
Hegseth plan would cut more than 120 senior officer roles, building on earlier move to slash nine top generals under Trump administration downsizing push.
Pentagon orders military libraries to remove books addressing diversity, anti-racism and gender issues by May 21.
Pentagon orders removal of up to 1,000 transgender troops following Supreme Court decision allowing Trump’s military ban.
Vance says US will not intervene in India-Pakistan conflict, calling it “fundamentally none of our business.”
Trump declares new World War I and II holidays on Nov. 11 and May 8 but says Americans will still work.
Gabbard orders US spy agencies to intensify surveillance of Greenland and Denmark as Trump keeps force option open to seize island.
Hegseth ran military and diplomatic operations on Signal from personal phone across at least a dozen unsecured chats.
Army halts D.C. helicopter flights after nearly hitting two jets, echoes January’s deadly Black Hawk crash.
Trump administration to cut 1,200 CIA jobs and shrink other spy agencies as part of federal downsizing.
Trump announces plan to rename Veterans Day as ‘Victory Day for World War I’ to celebrate U.S. military wins.
Army drafts plans for Trump birthday parade with 6,600 troops, 150 vehicles, and flyovers through D.C.
Hegseth orders Army overhaul to cut jobs, close commands, and redirect troops under Trump cost-saving push.
Trump budget proposes 23% cut to domestic spending, 13% boost to defense, and elimination of dozens of social programs.
Trump expands military powers at southern border in Texas, creating second zone where troops can detain civilians.
Hegseth ends Women, Peace & Security program on women’s military leadership, calling it divisive even though Trump signed it in 2017.
Houthis say U.S. strike on Saada migrant center kills at least 68 Africans, Pentagon reviewing the claim.
Prosecutors charge migrants for breaching a 60-foot defense strip on the New Mexico border now controlled by the Army.
Navy fighter jet and tow tractor lost overboard during USS Truman maneuvering to counter Houthi threats.
Trump demands free transit for U.S. ships through Panama and Suez canals and orders immediate action by secretary of state.
