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U.S. Air Force General Charles Q. Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (not pictured) attend a press conference at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, September 6, 2024. REUTERS/Heiko Becker
TARGETED STRIKE

Top Retired General Issues Scathing Trump Takedown

The administration has carried out a mass culling of its military’s top leaders.

Harry Thompson

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war, amid a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 24, 2026.
EJECTOR SEAT

Pentagon Pete’s Purge Chaos Spirals With Shock Exit at Top

The increasingly paranoid defense secretary just canned one of the top military officials responsible for helping Ukraine repel Russia’s invasion.

Will Neal

NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND - FEBRUARY 29: President Donald Trump kisses the flag of the United States of America at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center February 29, 2020 in National Harbor, Maryland. Conservatives gather at the annual event to discuss their agenda.  (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
VANITY VERSUS VALOR

Trump Accused of Insulting Fallen Heroes With Tacky Monument

The president’s planned monument to himself is under fire by veterans.

Will Neal

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and President of Argentina Javier Milei
PENTAGON POKED

Hegseth Lackey Lashes Out at Officers Being Mean to His Boss

Hegseth’s top aide tells critics to put their names to their gripes—and quit.

Tom Latchem

Pete Hegseth.
SUFFRAGE STORM

Aide Rages When Grilled on Hegseth’s Views on Women Voting

The DOD spokesperson went on the offensive over a video Hegseth shared online.

Tom Latchem

Former intelligence official Rebekah Koffler appears intoxicated on Fox News.
'MY AUDIO IS CORRUPTED'

Fox Guest Rocks Up Drunk to Interview About Trump Parade

Rebekah Koffler tweeted about her $13.99 bottle of wine, called the president ‘Donarl Tramp’ then claimed her audio was ‘corrupted.’

Will Neal

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President Donald Trump.
DAY IN COURT

Rights Groups Sue Over Trump’s Transgender Military Ban

“The assertion that transgender service members like myself are inherently untrustworthy or lack honor is an insult,” said said Emily Shilling, a Naval commander with 19 years of service.

Sean Craig

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth leaves the Russell Senate Office Building on November 21, 2024 in Washington, DC. Hegseth was on Capitol Hill meeting with Senators to discuss his nomination and qualifications.
THANKS?

Hegseth Finally Has a Defender—With an Unfortunate Backstory

“This stuff is just complete fabrications,” said former Senate candidate Sean Parnell, who was accused of spousal and child abuse.

Sean Craig

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) speaks during a press conference at the Capitol Triangle on July 21, 2022 in Washington, DC. The group called for increased funding for law enforcement agencies across the country.
‘TAKE IT OFF!’

‘Stolen Valor’: GOP Reps Blast Troy Nehls for Military Pin

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) is refusing to take off a blue Combat Infantryman Badge pin he didn’t earn.

Amanda Yen

Police car in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland.
TOTAL WRECK

U.S. Soldier Crashes a Luxury Rental, Flees Scene in Poland

After damaging a residential property in a tiny town, police tracked the soldier down and fined him.

Amanda Yen

A CV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor military aircraft
CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF

‘Widowmaker’ Osprey to Fly Again Months After Fatal Crashes

The entire Osprey fleet was grounded in December after a crash in Japan killed eight U.S. airmen.

Amanda Yen

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