Trump order aims to bring back ‘Department of War’
President Donald Trump signed an an executive order Friday directing the Pentagon to use the historic name “Department of War," though Congress alone has the power to make the change official.
President Donald Trump signed an an executive order Friday directing the Pentagon to use the historic name “Department of War," though Congress alone has the power to make the change official.
Trump to sign order renaming DOD to 'Department of War'
The U.S. employed the Department of War title for its military agency up until 1949 when it was renamed the Department of Defense.
The U.S. employed the Department of War title for its military agency up until 1949 when it was renamed the Department of Defense.
Chicago area braces for arrival of National Guard, ICE agents
The Chicago area is expecting federal crime crackdown operations to begin as soon as this week after verbal sparring between Gov. JB Pritzker and President Donald Trump.
The Chicago area is expecting federal crime crackdown operations to begin as soon as this week after verbal sparring between Gov. JB Pritzker and President Donald Trump.
China’s military parade shows off new missiles, drones
China displayed its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. Here are some photos from the massive event.
China displayed its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. Here are some photos from the massive event.
Veterans urge National Guard to resist possible deployment in Chicago
Veterans are urging National Guard members to resist any deployment in Chicago, calling President Trump’s threat wrong and illegal.
Veterans are urging National Guard members to resist any deployment in Chicago, calling President Trump’s threat wrong and illegal.
National Guard veterans speak out against Trump plan to send troops to Chicago
Another group is protesting President Donald Trump's threats to send the National Guard troops to Chicago.
Another group is protesting President Donald Trump's threats to send the National Guard troops to Chicago.
US offers military funeral honors to Jan. 6 rioter, Air Force vet Ashli Babbitt
Ashli Babbit was shot dead as she tried to climb through the window of a door near a lobby inside the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
Ashli Babbit was shot dead as she tried to climb through the window of a door near a lobby inside the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
Trump administration asks military base near Chicago for support on immigration operations
The Trump administration asked a military base outside Chicago for support on immigration operations this week, offering a clue of what an expanded law enforcement crackdown might look like in the nation?s third-largest city.
The Trump administration asked a military base outside Chicago for support on immigration operations this week, offering a clue of what an expanded law enforcement crackdown might look like in the nation?s third-largest city.
Trump administration asks military base outside Chicago for support on immigration operations
President Donald Trump’s administration has asked a military base outside Chicago for support on immigration operations, the base said Thursday, signaling a push to expand its law enforcement crackdown to other cities.
President Donald Trump’s administration has asked a military base outside Chicago for support on immigration operations, the base said Thursday, signaling a push to expand its law enforcement crackdown to other cities.
Federal troops in Chicago would be housed at Naval Station Great Lakes
We're learning more about the possible deployment of the National Guard in Chicago along with more ICE agents.
We're learning more about the possible deployment of the National Guard in Chicago along with more ICE agents.
Trump promises new investigation on anniversary of Abbey Gate attack
Tuesday marks four years since the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan that killed 13 U.S. service members and nearly 170 Afghans during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal. Surrounded by Gold Star families, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation honoring the fallen and announced his administration will launch its own review of the tragedy. The Biden administration has faced sharp criticism for the attack, and while Pentagon and congressional investigations are still underway, Trump says families deserve more answers.
Tuesday marks four years since the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan that killed 13 U.S. service members and nearly 170 Afghans during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal. Surrounded by Gold Star families, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation honoring the fallen and announced his administration will launch its own review of the tragedy. The Biden administration has faced sharp criticism for the attack, and while Pentagon and congressional investigations are still underway, Trump says families deserve more answers.
DOJ: US Navy sailor sold military secrets to China for $12,000
A U.S. Navy sailor based in San Diego has been convicted of espionage and export violations for selling ship details and other sensitive military secrets to a Chinese intelligence officer, prosecutors said.
A U.S. Navy sailor based in San Diego has been convicted of espionage and export violations for selling ship details and other sensitive military secrets to a Chinese intelligence officer, prosecutors said.
America's last living WWII ace pilot dies at age 103
Donald McPherson, a Nebraska farmer and World War II fighter ace credited with shooting down five Japanese planes, has died at age 103. He was the last surviving U.S. ace of the war.
Donald McPherson, a Nebraska farmer and World War II fighter ace credited with shooting down five Japanese planes, has died at age 103. He was the last surviving U.S. ace of the war.
Florida sailor declared lost at sea after going overboard: 'He truly loved the Navy'
A 19-year-old Florida sailor, Jose Antonio Rivera Lynch IV, has been declared lost at sea after going overboard from the USS George Washington in the Timor Sea.
A 19-year-old Florida sailor, Jose Antonio Rivera Lynch IV, has been declared lost at sea after going overboard from the USS George Washington in the Timor Sea.
Softball showdown raises support for veterans in Chicagoland
Caring Patriots teams up with the Roy Hobbs Baseball League and local sponsors for a charity softball event blending competition with a mission to help veterans.
Caring Patriots teams up with the Roy Hobbs Baseball League and local sponsors for a charity softball event blending competition with a mission to help veterans.
Air and Water Show rehearsal dazzles in Chicago sky
Friday was rehearsal day for the Chicago Air and Water Show, and for some people, it's the best day to be on the lakefront.
Friday was rehearsal day for the Chicago Air and Water Show, and for some people, it's the best day to be on the lakefront.
Air and Water Show rehearsal dazzles in Chicago sky
Friday was rehearsal day for the Chicago Air and Water Show, and for some people, it's the best day to be on the lakefront.
Friday was rehearsal day for the Chicago Air and Water Show, and for some people, it's the best day to be on the lakefront.
Fort Stewart shooting live updates: Sergeant arrested for shooting 5 soldiers
A gunman who reportedly shot five soldiers at Georgia's Fort Stewart is in custody after an active shooter situation at the Army post.
A gunman who reportedly shot five soldiers at Georgia's Fort Stewart is in custody after an active shooter situation at the Army post.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki: 80 years after the atomic bomb, the world still grapples with the fallout
On the 80th anniversaries of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, survivors continue searching for remains and healing—and Americans remain divided over whether the bombings were justified.
On the 80th anniversaries of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, survivors continue searching for remains and healing—and Americans remain divided over whether the bombings were justified.
Titan implosion that killed 5 on way to Titanic was ‘preventable,’ Coast Guard says
The Coast Guard released findings Tuesday from its highest level of investigation into the Titan submersible disaster.
The Coast Guard released findings Tuesday from its highest level of investigation into the Titan submersible disaster.