The Pentagon released an updated list of religious affiliations, cutting the options for service members' self-identification from more than 200 to 30.
DOGE reported $1.76 billion in savings from terminating a contract, but GAO found that the contract was never terminated and no funds were deobligated.
Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby reaffirmed the U.S. interest in the region as he called for greater burden-sharing and partnership.
Iran has made a concerted push with Gulf states, warning them explicitly that Tehran will hit their oil, power and water plants unless U.S. strikes end.