Defense Department

Trump Pulls the Military Back Into the Political and Culture Wars

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The removal of a portrait of Gen. Mark A. Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from a Pentagon hallway was among the president’s early actions.

White House to Old Staff: Go Home. Don’t Call Us. We’ll Call You.

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President Trump is taking dramatic steps in seeking to place his stamp on the federal bureaucracy.

Democrats Slow G.O.P. Rush to Confirm Trump Nominees

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Republicans will be able to win approval of President Trump’s top picks if they remain united, but they are frustrated by Democratic tactics.

Hegseth Ex-Sister-in-Law Tells Senators He Was ‘Abusive’ to Second Wife

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A woman once married to the brother of Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, submitted a sworn statement to the Senate in a late-hour complication to his confirmation. His attorney denied her account.

Portrait of General Milley Removed Is From Pentagon

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The decision was an early salvo by the new administration against a military that President Trump has assailed for a variety of perceived offenses.

Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth

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The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary.