2025-09-05 00:00:08.193

President Trump will sign an executive order on Friday to restore the name "Department of War" as a secondary title for the Department of Defense. A White House official stated that Trump believes the old name sounds stronger and is more appropriate. The order will instruct Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to propose legislative and executive actions to make "US Department of War" the official name. Hegseth will also be allowed to use the title "Secretary of War" in various contexts. Federal departments and agencies must recognize and accommodate the new secondary titles in their communications. The War Department was known by that name from 1789 to 1947, before being renamed the Department of Defense in 1949. The White House claims the name change will project strength and resolve, advancing Trump's "peace through strength" mission. Trump previously argued that "Defense" is too defensive, and that the military should be capable of both defensive and offensive actions. At least one lawmaker has pledged support for renaming the department.

2025-07-17 00:00:27.803

President Donald Trump is attacking his own supporters, accusing them of being tricked by Democrats regarding the handling of documents in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation, which Trump now calls a "Hoax." He claims on Truth Social that his past supporters have fallen for this "scam," and haven't learned their lesson after eight years of being allegedly conned by the "Lunatic Left." He rejects their support, urging them to continue working for the Democrats. This represents a significant escalation in Trump's rhetoric, breaking with loyal backers with unprecedented fervor. While ineligible for another presidential term, he needs strong party unity to advance his legislative agenda and energized support for the upcoming midterm elections.

2025-06-12 18:00:49.02

Amid ongoing protests in Los Angeles sparked by ICE raids, California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a scathing attack on President Donald Trump, questioning his mental state and calling him a "stone-cold liar". Newsom denounced the deployment of 700 Marines to Los Angeles as "theater, madness, unconstitutional," arguing that their presence has exacerbated tensions. Trump, meanwhile, insists that Los Angeles is "safe and sound," despite continued unrest and a second consecutive night of curfew. The situation is further complicated by reports of a new ICE app used to track down migrants for deportation, a Justice Department memo urging judges to expedite immigration case dismissals, and the deployment of thousands of National Guard troops in Texas in anticipation of further protests. The protests have spread to at least 37 cities, with more planned. A man in Los Angeles faces eight years in prison for allegedly spitting at an ICE agent, further highlighting the tensions.