Hegseth says of Ukraine negotiations "everything is on the table"
A day after telegraphing potential concessions to Russia, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reconsidered his comment that it's unrealistic for Ukraine to join NATO.
Pentagon to restore Fort Liberty's name to Fort Bragg
The Pentagon announced Monday it would restore Fort Liberty's original name of Fort Bragg, but would honor a different Bragg than the base's original Confederate namesake.
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Trump officials eye daily migrant detainee flights to Guantanamo Bay
The Trump administration's objective is to send groups of unauthorized migrants from the U.S. mainland to Guantanamo each day, using military aircraft to airlift and relocate detainees.
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper's security detail revoked
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper's security detail, which was provided by the Defense Department, was pulled Tuesday night, a U.S. official told CBS News.
Trump administration sends first group of migrants to Guantanamo Bay
The U.S. government is moving quickly to implement President Trump's order to turn facilities at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base into a large-scale immigration detention center.
Pentagon agency pauses MLK, Holocaust Remembrance, other celebrations
The Defense Intelligence Agency has issued a memo to pause activities marking MLK Jr. Day and Black History Month, among other "special observances."
Trump says U.S. will send "worst criminal illegal aliens" to Guantanamo Bay
President Trump said he wants to prep Guantanamo Bay for "the worst criminal illegal aliens."
Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and clearance revoked, Pentagon says
Retired Gen. Mark Milley, who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Trump and Biden administrations, has had both his security detail and security clearance revoked, the Pentagon says.
Military allows ICE to detain migrants inside base in Denver area
U.S. officials told CBS News that the Denver area is among the next targets for stepped-up immigration arrest operations by ICE.
Mystery drones seen across U.S. were authorized by FAA, White House says
People speculated about the source of the drone sightings along the East Coast for weeks late last year.
Trump signs executive orders on military DEI, trans service members, COVID
President Trump signed executive orders that could reshape the management and composition of the U.S. military.
Army tells units to prepare for deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border
This is the latest development after President Trump declared a national emergency along the southern border and ordered the Defense Department to provide troops.
Pentagon watchdog: Austin's hospitalization "unnecessarily" increased risks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for two weeks at the start of 2024 for complications arising from surgery to treat prostate cancer.
Pete Hegseth faces grilling from Democrats at confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Pete Hegseth's Pentagon future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing
Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for confirmation.