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.
Pentagon & Congress
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.
How a Lloyd Austin aide became Pete Hegseth’s ‘only guy standing’
While Hegseth fired or reassigned several top advisers, a Marine colonel on his staff has ascended.
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.
US forces strike Yemen oil port in ongoing campaign against Houthis
The attack is the first strike U.S. Central Command has publicly described in weeks.
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.
Former Pentagon spokesman tied to DEI purge asked to resign: Official
John Ullyot oversaw the Pentagon's edict to strip away online military images considered promoting DEI. Ullyot told Politico that he decided to resign.
House vets chairman backs VA staffing cuts but promises oversight
Rep. Mike Bost said he trusts that administration plans to dramatically reduce the VA workforce will not cut into veterans benefits and care.
Students sue Defense Department over book bans in military schools
The case involves 12 students from six families who attend military-run schools in Virginia, Kentucky, Italy and Japan.
Pentagon senior adviser Dan Caldwell ousted in probe into leaks
Officials said Caldwell’s sudden downfall is tied to an ongoing investigation into unauthorized disclosure of department information.
Pentagon inspector general report rehashes Space Command HQ debate
Meanwhile, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee claims the White House will soon name Huntsville, Alabama, as Space Command's permanent home.
