The Pentagon
Trump's military plans fall into the hands of a journalist: a scandal in Washington that could lead to Waltz's dismissal
The editor of The Atlantic was accidentally added to a chat with plans to attack the Houthis. Congress is outraged, advisor Waltz is threatened with resignation due to the leak.
Former US Attorney Jessica Aber Found Dead
Former US Attorney Jessica Aber found dead in Virginia. The cause of death has not yet been announced, and police are investigating.
The Pentagon has begun polygraphing employees after Musk's visit
The US Department of Defense has launched an investigation using a polygraph due to a leak of information about Elon Musk's meeting with the Pentagon regarding plans for war with China. Musk threatened to sue for disclosure of data.
Trump wants a "Golden Dome" capable of protecting the entire territory of the United States - media
The Trump administration is seeking to create a missile defense system similar to the Israeli "Iron Dome". The "Golden Dome" project requires billions of dollars for development.
Trump Administration Cuts Funding for Legal Aid to Migrant Children
The Trump administration has halted a program providing legal assistance to thousands of unaccompanied migrant children. The $200 million contract has been partially terminated.
Trump: reports "absolutely false", Musk uninformed about secret plan regarding China
Donald Trump has denied media reports that Elon Musk was familiarized with a secret war plan with China. He called the NYT information false, and Musk uninformed.
Pentagon officials are becoming increasingly "cool" towards their European colleagues - media
Since Trump's election, European defense ministries have felt a cooling in relations with their American counterparts. They are finding it difficult to get meetings, and the American military is changing its policies.
Japan, South Korea and China strive for closer economic ties
The foreign ministers of Japan, China and South Korea will discuss strengthening ties and addressing common problems in the countries' relations. Ahead of the meeting, China called for mutual trust.
Hegset cancels "wasteful spending" of the Pentagon: we are talking about contracts and grants worth more than $580 million
The head of the Pentagon canceled more than $580 million in grants and contracts that are considered wasteful spending. Among the cancellations is the development of personnel software.
Elon Musk threatens Pentagon staff for leaking information about a briefing on China's threats
Elon Musk has threatened Pentagon officials with responsibility for leaking information about his access to classified data regarding US plans in the event of a conflict with China. Musk warned that those responsible would be found.
NYT reported that the Pentagon wants to brief Musk on a potential war with China: Trump denies
According to the NYT, the Pentagon planned to inform Elon Musk about plans for a war with China. Trump and the Pentagon leadership denied this information, calling it fake.
Republicans opposed the Trump administration's plans for command in NATO
Chairmen of the House and Senate Committees in the United States opposed the Pentagon's plans to reorganize command in Europe, stating the need for coordination with Congress.
US has deployed a Navy warship on a mission to the border with Mexico amid Trump's immigration policy
The USS Gravely destroyer, which fought the Houthis, is now patrolling the US-Mexico border. This is part of the Trump administration's efforts to suppress migration policy.
The Trump administration asked the Pentagon to develop options for control of the Panama Canal
The Trump administration demanded the development of military intervention options to ensure US access to the Panama Canal. Trump believes that the canal should belong to the United States.
Jack Teixeira, who "leaked" secret Pentagon documents about the war in Ukraine, has pleaded guilty
Former US National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, who released Pentagon data on the war in Ukraine, pleads guilty to obstructing justice. During the court hearing, he called himself a "proud patriot".
The USA refuses to plan new military exercises in Europe - media
The USA has informed allies of its intention to cease participation in planning future military exercises in Europe after 2025. The decision will affect training in Sweden and other NATO countries, as the USA plans to redirect military resources to the Indo-Pacific region.
"We will fight to the end": China is ready for a trade war with the USA
China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao stated the country's readiness for a trade war with the USA due to new tariffs. The PRC has set an economic growth target of 5% and promises to protect its interests.
The British Defense Minister is heading to the USA: he will ask to restore military aid to Ukraine - Financial Times
The head of the British defense department, John Healey, will discuss a peace plan for Ukraine with his American counterpart, Pete Hegseth, in Washington. In Britain, there was a "sigh of relief" that President Donald Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday had a "more conciliatory tone regarding Ukraine."
Trump's shift towards Russia is unlikely to bring peace to Ukraine - Finnish Foreign Minister
The head of the Finnish Foreign Ministry, Elina Valtonen, expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the new U. S. course towards reconciliation with Russia. She believes that such an approach will not help end the war in Ukraine.
"Trump punishes himself": expert comments on Trump's decision to halt military aid to Ukraine
Military expert Oleg Zhdanov stated that the halt of U. S. military aid is not critical for Ukraine in the next six months. Ukraine has a sufficient stock of weapons and support from other partners.
The Trump administration suspends funding for arms supplies to Ukraine - WSJ
The USA has halted funding for the sale of new weapons to Ukraine through the foreign military financing system. The White House is considering the possibility of freezing arms supplies from US reserves.
The US Department of Defense is sending 3000 troops to the border with Mexico: what's going on
The Pentagon is deploying an additional 3,000 troops and Stryker armored vehicles to the border with Mexico. The decision was made as part of the fight against illegal migration, which was a key theme of Trump's election campaign.
US approves $3 billion in emergency arms sales to Israel
The U. S. State Department has approved the sale of about $3 billion worth of bombs and military equipment to Israel, bypassing the standard congressional review process. The delivery includes thousands of bombs, detonation kits and bulldozers.
Pentagon chief orders U.S. cyber command to halt all activities against Russia
The US Secretary of Defense has ordered the Cyber Command to cease all operations against Russia. The order does not apply to the NSA and may affect the work of about 5,800 employees.
Russia and China are trying to recruit federal employees dissatisfied with the firings - US intelligence
U. S. intelligence has uncovered attempts by Russia and China to recruit federal employees fired by the Trump administration. The countries have set up special websites to search for former employees with security clearances.
Former defense ministers ask Congress to hold Trump accountable for firing Pentagon chiefs
Five former U. S. defense secretaries have called on Congress to investigate Trump's massive firings of military leaders. Among those fired are the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other high-ranking military officials.
U.S., Russia mull joint Arctic resource extraction - Bloomberg
The United States and Russia are in talks about possible cooperation on resource extraction in the Arctic. Washington sees this as a way to weaken ties between Moscow and Beijing, despite the concerns of NATO allies.
Less than half of US civil servants have complied with Musk's request to report on their work
More than a million US federal employees have submitted reports on their work at the request of Elon Musk. Some agencies ignored the directive, and the White House said that personnel decisions were left to the departments.
Trump officials defy Musk's ultimatum on performance reporting
Elon Musk demanded that federal employees report weekly accomplishments under the threat of being fired. The heads of key US agencies, including the FBI and the Pentagon, have banned their employees from responding to this demand.
The US has allocated $183 billion in support for Ukraine, including $65.9 billion in military aid
The Pentagon has confirmed $65. 9 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. The total amount of support from the United States reaches $183 billion, of which $3.9 billion has not yet been spent.