The US Secretary of Defense announced a reduction in funding for military aid to Ukraine. This may lead to a decrease in the supply of air defense systems.
The State of California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for federalizing the National Guard and sending Marines. Governor Newsom warned other states about the possibility of Trump repeating these actions.
In Los Angeles, National Guard troops were deployed to quell protests against Trump's immigration measures. Governor Newsom called it illegal and accused Trump of creating the crisis.
Donald Trump has ordered 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles over protests against immigration raids. The Governor of California called it a provocation that would increase tensions.
Donald Trump will hold a meeting with senior officials at Camp David. This comes amid escalating tensions with Elon Musk and a drop in Tesla shares.
Pete Hegseth emphasized that NATO members should actively invest in their own defense. Countries must reach the target of defense spending at 5% of GDP.
Mark Rutte assured that the US will be represented at the "Ramstein" format meeting, despite reports of the absence of the Secretary of Defense. He emphasized the full commitment of the US to supporting Ukraine.
Pete Hegset will also join European defense chiefs in celebrating the anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy. He will call on NATO allies to increase defense spending.
Dmitry Peskov said that Putin was promptly receiving information about Ukraine's Sunday attacks on Russian military airfields. The Pentagon noted the sophistication of the attacks.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth received updates on the SBU's special operation "Spiderweb". The head of the Pentagon also spoke with his Ukrainian counterparts after the special operation.
In May, China significantly increased military activity around Taiwan, deploying dozens of ships daily. The number of vessels reached 70 per day, including aircraft carriers, which is a record.
China has criticized attempts to link the defense of Ukraine and the protection of Taiwan, calling it an unacceptable comparison and double standards. Taiwan is China's internal affair, Beijing insists.
EU's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that the threat from Russia and China is the biggest challenge of our time. European leaders are calling for closer cooperation to preserve order.
The White House doubts the objectivity of the Pentagon leak investigation. The investigation became the basis for the dismissal of three assistants to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Trump announced that Ukraine and Russia will have to negotiate peace on their own. He refused to put pressure on the Kremlin and impose new sanctions, seeking to conclude business deals with the Russian Federation.
Chinese Defense Minister will not attend the security forum in Singapore amid rumors of Xi Jinping's purges. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset will speak at the event.
The US plans to discuss with European allies the reduction of American troops in Europe. The discussions will take place after the NATO summit in The Hague, which is scheduled for June.
The Royal Family of Qatar plans to gift Donald Trump a Boeing 747-8 aircraft, estimated to be worth $400 million. The plane is planned to be used as the new Air Force One.
The United States Department of Defense is beginning the dismissal of transgender military personnel and requiring others to self-identify. The Pentagon will check medical records for gender dysphoria.
Due to Hegseth's order, 11 arms shipments to Ukraine were stopped, causing concern in Kyiv and Poland. The White House was unaware of this decision.
The US Secretary of Defense has ordered a 20% reduction in four-star generals and admirals. There will also be a 20% reduction in National Guard generals and a 10% reduction in other generals to optimize positions.
The US is launching a large-scale reform of the armed forces, planning to equip each division with a thousand drones. The investment will amount to $36 billion over five years.
President Trump plans to request $1. 01 trillion for national security in 2026. The budget includes increased military salaries and modernization of the nuclear arsenal.
US President Donald Trump is not planning to fire Secretary of Defense Pete Heghset after the information leak scandal. Trump's opinion of Heghset differs sharply from his attitude towards Waltz.
At a cabinet meeting, Trump called Hegseth the "least controversial person. " Earlier, Hegseth discussed military plans in a Signal chat where his wife and brother were present.
President Trump confirmed a conversation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the leak of military plans. Trump assured that Hegseth will remain in his position despite the incident.
Donald Trump has called for American ships to be allowed to pass through the Panama and Suez Canals free of charge, emphasizing the role of the US in their creation. He instructed Marco Rubio to resolve this issue.
Pete Hegset installed Signal on a computer in a secure room at the Pentagon. This allowed him to communicate with individuals outside the military headquarters, bypassing communication restrictions.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will urge the Trump administration not to impose a peace agreement on Ukraine that would appease Putin. He will stress that this will increase the threat to Europe.
The commander of Fort McCoy, Sheila Baez Ramirez, has been suspended due to an incident involving photos of Trump and Hegseth. An investigation has been launched into possible vandalism at the command.
