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Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’

Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.

By Claire Barrett

12 hours ago

Ocean isn’t free-fire zone for US military drug interdiction: Analysis

A Center for International and Strategic Studies analysis warns that the Trump administration's use of strikes on alleged drug vessels poses serious risks.

By Michael Peck

27 hours ago

US strikes another alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing 3, Trump says

The strike comes two weeks after another military strike on what the Trump administration says was a drug-carrying speedboat from Venezuela that killed 11.

2 days ago

Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals

Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.

By Leo Shane III

6 days ago

Troops will be drug tested for psychedelic mushroom use, Pentagon says

Psilocin will be added to drug testing panels for service members as of Oct. 1, according to a Pentagon memo.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

12 days ago

Rubio says US military strikes on drug smugglers ‘will happen again’

Asked why the military didn't interdict the vessel and capture those on board, Trump said the strike would cause gangs to think twice about moving drugs.

2 weeks ago