Hegseth cancels women’s leadership program despite past Trump support
The Women, Peace & Security program was signed into law by Trump and had received backing from numerous Republican leaders.
Pentagon & Congress
Pentagon jobs cuts delay plans to expand assault, suicide prevention
Defense Department personnel cuts will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more civilians for prevention work within the military, officials said.
Commissary director sees opportunity for stores amid DOD upheaval
'We're going to be more like a commercial grocery chain than ever before," John Hall, director of the Defense Commissary Agency, said.
Poll shows young vets unhappy with Signal leak, federal program cuts
A survey of more than 1,400 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans found concerns across party lines about the White House's handling of national security issues.
House lawmakers expected to debate defense funding boosts this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 28, 2025.
Hegseth reportedly had unsecured internet line in office for Signal
Hegseth reportedly had an internet connection that bypassed Pentagon security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal app on a personal computer.
More than two-thirds of reserve troops are overweight: Report
The new study on weight problems among Guardsmen and reservists comes as military officials look to update force standards.
Hegseth changes Pentagon green room into impromptu makeup studio
The space has long been used as a green room for visiting officials and spokespersons, the Pentagon said.
Officials launch task force to root out ‘anti-Christian bias’ in VA
The move follows an order by President Donald Trump to look for evidence of discrimination against Christians throughout the federal government.
Hegseth pulled info from secure channel for Signal chats: Report
Details about U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen were pulled from secure U.S. Central Command communications, according to reports.
White House defends Hegseth amid new Signal accusation, staff overhaul
President Donald Trump on Monday defended his embattled defense secretary, saying he's pleased with his leadership thus far.
Senate leaders set May 7 hearing to review VA budget, reform plans
VA Secretary Dog Collins will face sharp questions about his department overhaul efforts from the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee next month.
Hegseth had second Signal chat with details of Yemen strike: Report
Pete Hegseth reportedly created another Signal chat that included his wife and brother in which he shared details of a military strike on Houthis in Yemen.
Military families challenge Trump’s stricter federal voting rules
An organization that advocates for military voters argues a new executive order would add barriers for troops and families who vote by absentee ballot.
Nurses rally outside VA hospitals to highlight staff cuts, vacancies
VA nurses across the U.S. are protesting Trump administration moves that they say endanger the health of veterans and federal workers.
Since early 2024, DOD has cut nearly 200 DEI-related jobs: Report
Forty-one diversity-related positions were abolished or restructured following President Trump's crackdown on federal DEI efforts.
