House Armed Services chair Rogers ends boat attack probe saying “it’s done,” as Holsey tells lawmakers his ouster was “personal” despite reports Hegseth fired him over legality concerns.
Trump calls European allies “weak” and “decaying,” pressures Zelenskyy to “play ball” by ceding territory, days after Russia praised U.S. national security strategy.
Navy F/A-18s spend 30 minutes circling Gulf of Venezuela in closest approach to Venezuelan airspace since Trump launched boat strike campaign that has killed 87.
Trump denies saying he would release boat strike video four days after promising “no problem” on camera, calls ABC reporter “most obnoxious.”
Sen. Tom Cotton joins Trump in backing release of second boat strike video, says footage “not gruesome,” while Hegseth continues to cite “sources and methods.”
Hegseth declines to commit to releasing video of second boat strike despite Trump saying Wednesday there was “no problem,” as sources say survivors were waving overhead before missile hit.
Hegseth dismisses international law concerns over boat strikes that killed 87 people, says Trump “can and will take decisive military action as he sees fit.”
Admiral tells lawmakers boat struck in double-tap killing was headed to Suriname to meet vessel bound for Europe, contradicting Trump’s claim drugs were “heading to the United States”.
Federal judge rules Trump lacks legal authority to hold deportees at Guantánamo Bay, finding no prior administration used base for people deported from within U.S.
First U.S. national security strategy to use white nationalist rhetoric warns European allies face “civilizational erasure” from immigration, may become “majority non-European.”
Navy investigation blames training gaps, understaffing, and inadequate maintenance for four major incidents during Truman carrier deployment including friendly fire shootdown and avoidable collision with merchant vessel.
New York Times sues Pentagon over press restrictions after six reporters surrendered credentials rather than sign Hegseth’s policy limiting what journalists can publish.
Appeals court lets Trump’s National Guard deployment in Washington continue after administration argued no limits exist on presidential power to station troops in American cities.
US military kills four more people on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific hours after lawmakers viewed footage of September survivors being killed.
Admiral admits boat attack survivors had no radios, contradicting Pentagon’s legal justification, after showing lawmakers video of 41-minute deliberation before ordering second strike.
Hegseth ousted four-star admiral commanding Caribbean operations after he raised concerns about legality of boat strikes, telling him “don’t ask questions.”
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth violated regulations and endangered troops with Signal chat, as Pentagon calls finding a “total exoneration.”
Admiral who ordered strike on boat survivors briefs Congress Thursday in classified session that could determine whether Hegseth faces accountability.
ICE launches operations in Minneapolis and New Orleans one day after Trump’s anti-Somali tirade, as New Orleans logs lowest homicide rate in nearly 50 years.
Pentagon knew survivors were in the water but launched second strike “to sink the vessel,” information withheld from Congress until recently.
Trump announces National Guard deployment to New Orleans “in a couple of weeks” after Republican Gov. Landry requests up to 1,000 troops for Democratic-run city.
Pentagon holds rare briefing with Matt Gaetz and Laura Loomer in press corps after policy changes drove out mainstream outlets, as Gaetz asks about military plans for Venezuela.
Trump posts 150 times on Truth Social in five hours Monday night, including 100 posts in the final hour before midnight, then resumes posting before 6 a.m.
Hegseth claims “fog of war” prevented him from seeing survivors clinging to wreckage, says he learned of second lethal strike “a couple hours” later as both chambers plan investigations.
White House names Vice Admiral Frank Bradley as officer who ordered follow-up attack killing boat survivors, defending action as lawful despite whistleblower reports that Hegseth gave “kill everybody” order.
US and Syrian forces destroy 15 ISIS weapons sites in joint operation weeks after Trump met with Syrian president, a former al Qaeda commander sanctioned as terrorist until recently.
Trump says he believes “100 percent” Hegseth’s denial of kill order for boat survivors, but adds he “wouldn’t have wanted” the second strike that killed them.
Trump invites families of shot National Guard members to White House as Staff Sgt. Wolfe remains critical, both deployed under his plan that federalized DC police force.
House Armed Services leaders join Senate in demanding “full accounting” of boat attacks after Hegseth “kill everybody” order, as Pentagon refuses to provide legal justification in briefings.
Venezuela condemns Trump’s declaration that airspace “should be considered closed” as illegal aggression after US attacks kill 80+ and US deploys largest regional force since 1989 Panama invasion.
Denmark establishes “night watch” team to monitor Trump’s social media for Greenland mentions, circulating daily reports to government officials at 7 a.m.
US military conducted follow-up attack to kill survivors of first September boat attack after Hegseth ordered all aboard killed, prompting bipartisan Senate Armed Services probe.
Trinidad PM reverses denial of US military presence, confirms Marines working on airport radar in Tobago one day after meeting Joint Chiefs chairman during largest Caribbean buildup in generations.
DC shooter upgraded to murder charge after National Guard Specialist Beckstrom dies, as Trump administration blames Biden vetting while confirming asylum granted April 2025 under Trump.
Trump says US military will “very soon” begin land attacks on alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers after 83 killed in boat strikes since September.
DC shooting suspect led Afghan special forces unit working with CIA and British troops, applied for asylum after fellow commander friend died waiting for US protection.
National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, dies from DC shooting one day after Trump declared the city “totally safe” during turkey pardoning ceremony.
Dominican Republic grants US military access to bases for drug interdiction as strikes in region have killed 83 since September.
Hegseth plans to sever century-old military ties with Scouting America, claiming support for “genderless” organization harms national security, as Navy secretary warns policy is “too restrictive.”
Hegseth sets Dec. 10 deadline for review of Sen. Kelly’s comments urging troops to refuse illegal orders, threatening to recall retired Navy captain for prosecution.
Chief judge dismisses DOJ misconduct complaint against judge who blocked Trump’s transgender military ban, says department should have sought recusal instead.
FBI counterterrorism division opens inquiry into six Democratic lawmakers over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders, days after Trump accused them of sedition “punishable by death.”
Trump dismisses report that envoy Witkoff coached Kremlin officials on how to pitch Ukraine peace plan before briefing Kyiv, calling it “standard negotiation.”
Trump envoy Witkoff to meet Putin at Kremlin next week as Russia, still without copy of revised peace plan, warns it may reject changes to original proposal.
Naval Academy superintendent fires commandant of midshipmen after less than 6 months, citing loss of confidence in leadership.
Sen. Gallego releases video telling Pentagon “fuck you and your investigation” after Kelly probe, says Trump can’t intimidate lawmakers from defending Constitution.
US designates Venezuelan cartel as terrorist organization, opening door to new pressure after boat strikes killed 80+ people and Trump weighs land invasion.
Pentagon investigates Sen. Kelly for telling troops they can refuse illegal orders, threatens court-martial after Trump called for his execution.
U.S. threatens complete Ukraine aid cutoff including air defense missiles if Kyiv rejects 28-point peace plan that Rubio said was drafted with Kremlin input.
