The Latest Breaking News from Pentagon

House passes sweeping defense policy bill amid tensions between Trump and Congress

Further provisions within the bill demand greater transparency on boat strikes in the Caribbean

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

Ukraine Cash Triumphs Over MAGA Rage: House Delivers $901B Military Defence Bill to Trump

The House advances a £711 billion defence bill, overriding conservative objections to Ukraine aid while imposing strict new limitations on Chinese technology investments and surveillance.

International Business Times UK · Dec 10, 2025

House is voting on a defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases

The House is headed toward a final vote on a sweeping defense bill that authorizes $900 billion in military programs

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

Pentagon Reportedly Sought To Ensure Survivors Of Strikes Against Alleged Drug Boats Were Sent Outside The U.S. To Avoid Justifying Military Campaign

The Pentagon sought to ensure that survivors of strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific were sent outside the U.S. to avoid having to justify the Trump administration's strategy before the courts, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Dec 10, 2025

All of the deadly US strikes on alleged drug boats are murders

There is no rule of law if the president can deem anyone an enemy combatant and order them summarily shot

The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2025

ACLU Sues Pentagon, Says Caribbean Drug-Boat Strikes Violated US and International Law

The ACLU is suing the Pentagon for the legal memo justifying 'unprecedented strikes' on Caribbean drug boats, alleging a 'clear violation' of US and international law.

International Business Times UK · Dec 10, 2025

Trump-picked appeals court judges side with Hegseth policy to kick out trans troops

Obama-appointed judge blasts administration’s ‘openly hostile’ agenda towards trans Americans

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

What to know about the massive defense bill that seeks release of boat strike videos and more

The House is expected to vote this week on a bill authorizing $900 billion for military programs

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

U.S. military to use Google Gemini for new AI platform

"The future of American warfare is here, and it's spelled A-I," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

Axios · Dec 9, 2025

Hegseth Reportedly Called a Pentagon Advisor Who Opposed Strikes Against Alleged Drug Boats a 'P---y'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly launched a profanity-laced tirade against an adviser who spoke against the strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Dec 9, 2025