Pentagon awards drone company its largest-ever contract after Trump Jr. took $4 million stake and Trump signed executive order accelerating procurement.
Hegseth restores Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment seven months after dismantling legendary think tank but strips its direct access to defense secretary.
Coast Guard security guards shoot driver attempting to ram Alameda base gate where more than 100 federal agents had deployed hours after injuring two protesters with pepper spray and flash bangs.
Hegseth deploys USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to Latin America, where U.S. forces have killed at least 43 people in 10 strikes on suspected drug vessels since September.
Pentagon to use $130 million from anonymous Trump friend for military pay during shutdown despite experts saying private donations cannot legally offset appropriations lapses.
Justice Department told a federal judge Thursday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has authority to send migrants designated for deportation to any U.S. military base worldwide, defending Guantanamo detentions now paused for a hurricane.
Trump said he won’t seek congressional authorization to expand drug cartel strikes from boats to land targets, telling reporters “we’re just gonna kill people” despite Colombia calling current strikes violations of international law.
Two B-1 bombers flew over Caribbean near Venezuela on Thursday in second show of force in a week, sources say, though Trump denied the mission when asked by reporters later that day.
Man sues District and Ohio National Guard after DC Police detained and handcuffed him for playing Star Wars “Imperial March” behind Guard members during peaceful September protest.
Trump calls off planned federal deployment to SF 12 days before California’s redistricting vote, after Mayor Lurie requested a stand down and Governor Newsom called the threat voter suppression.
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley speaks for 22 hours and 39 minutes on Senate floor protesting Trump’s National Guard deployment to Portland and indictments of political opponents, calling it “biggest threat to republic since Civil War.”
Trump deploys more than 100 federal agents including ICE to San Francisco despite city’s low violent crime ranking, escalating weeks of threats to invoke Insurrection Act.
Pentagon replaces journalists from AP, New York Times, and Washington Post with pro-Trump outlets like Mike Lindell’s streaming channel after new policy requiring Pentagon-approved information.
US military kills 5 in first Pacific strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats, expanding campaign to at least 37 deaths total while using dubious legal theory to justify extrajudicial killings.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who US intelligence says ordered Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi’s 2018 murder, visits DC as Trump’s guest next month to sign defense pact bypassing Congress.
Trump nominates Hegseth’s senior military assistant to replace Army vice chief Mingus, who has held position for less than two years.
Hegseth orders all Pentagon personnel to seek approval from legislative affairs office before communicating with Congress, marking departure from current practice.
San Francisco City Attorney joins Supreme Court effort blocking Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago as state officials prepare immediate lawsuit if troops arrive.
Ecuador releases survivor of U.S. Caribbean strike, saying no evidence of crime, after Trump said survivors would be detained and prosecuted for drug trafficking.
Colombia recalls ambassador after Trump calls President Petro an “illegal drug leader” and threatens tariffs and aid cuts following U.S. strikes that killed Colombian fishermen.
Federal judge orders Defense Department to restock banned books at 5 military base K-12 schools where students sued, ruling removals violated First Amendment rights.
Idaho’s Republican governor and GOP congressional delegation demand Hegseth briefing after Defense Secretary announced Qatari training facility without advance notice.
Illinois and Chicago urge Supreme Court to reject Trump’s request to deploy National Guard, arguing judge’s order expires in three days and lower courts agree on legal analysis.
Nuclear weapons agency furloughs 1,400 employees for first time in a shutdown, keeping 400 working to protect property and human life.
9th Circuit overturns judge’s order blocking National Guard in Portland, clearing way for Trump to deploy troops at ICE facility over state objections.
Trump says he’s mulling sending National Guard to San Francisco and claims he could use Insurrection Act despite Newsom and city officials saying troops aren’t wanted or needed.
Shrapnel from Marine Corps live-fire demonstration over I-5 hits CHP patrol car escorting Vance, prompting Newsom to call White House “reckless” for firing artillery over active freeway.
US forces kill 3 Colombians in Friday vessel strike as Trump calls President Petro an “illegal drug leader” weeks after revoking his visa for opposing him.
Newsom closed a stretch of I-5 near San Diego on Saturday after organizers of a military event with Vance requested signs warning “overhead fire in progress” over the busy highway.
Homeland Security is buying two private jets for Noem’s use through the Coast Guard, which requested one jet at $50 million, while the purchases will cost up to $200 million.
Trump says two survivors of the latest Caribbean strike will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia after at least 27 people were killed in five prior strikes.
U.S. Embassy orders Americans in Trinidad and Tobago to avoid government facilities after six U.S. military strikes in Caribbean waters killed at least 29 people, including Trinidadian citizens.
National Nuclear Security Administration will furlough 80% of staff managing U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile as shutdown funding runs out Saturday.
Shelby County Mayor and local leaders sue Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee over National Guard deployment to Memphis, arguing it violates state constitution limiting the Guard’s use as a domestic police force.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologizes for supporting Trump sending National Guard to San Francisco after investor Ron Conway resigns from Salesforce Foundation board over the comments.
Trump says Maduro offered concessions including access to Venezuela’s natural resources to avoid U.S. military action, adding “he doesn’t want to fuck around with the United States.”
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of 700 federalized National Guard troops to Chicago after appeals court blocked the deployment while still allowing federalization.
Trump confirms U.S. military strike on alleged drug submarine killed two people and left two survivors now held on a Navy ship, the first known prisoners in his undeclared war on Venezuela.
Trump says he will “strongly recommend” sending National Guard troops to San Francisco despite city leaders reporting lower crime.
U.S. Special Operations helicopters and B-52 bombers spotted near Venezuela in apparent training exercises that could prepare for expanded conflict against alleged drug traffickers.
Military officials say Camp Pendleton live-fire demonstration for Marine Corps’ 250th birthday will not close I-5 after Gov. Newsom raised safety concerns about ordnance being fired over the roadway.
Trump says he will meet Putin in Budapest after call where Putin objected to supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, then Trump questioned whether the U.S. can spare them.
Defense Secretary Hegseth announces that Southcom commander Adm. Alvin Holsey is retiring after one year leading operations in Latin America and the Caribbean, giving no explanation about military strikes off Venezuela.
Trump threatens to “go in and kill” Hamas members if ceasefire violations continue, then clarifies U.S. troops would not be involved and others would act “under our auspices.”
Trinidad and Tobago police investigate reports that two citizens were killed in the fifth U.S. strike on alleged drug boats off Venezuela, bringing total deaths to 27.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plane broadcasts emergency signal and makes unscheduled landing in the UK after cracked windshield 30 minutes into flight from NATO meeting.
Trump publicly confirms he authorized CIA lethal covert action in Venezuela and refuses to rule out targeting President Nicolás Maduro, an unprecedented acknowledgment of typically secret operations.
ICE detains parents of U.S. Marine at Camp Pendleton gate while visiting pregnant daughter who lives on base with her Marine husband, then deports father despite pending green card application.
Pentagon press corps walks out after refusing to sign Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s guidelines that would allow retaliation against journalists for asking sources for information.
