U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force General Dan Caine are set to hold a high-stakes press conference tomorrow at 8:00 AM ET at the Pentagon.
The briefing will cover the latest developments in Operation Epic Fury, offering updates on the ongoing Middle East military campaign as the conflict enters a critical phase.
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Jasmine Crockett is drawing attention after invoking a decades-old line from Tupac Shakur to criticise government priorities.

Pointing to reports that the Pentagon is seeking another $200 billion in funding, she questioned why there always seems to be money for war, but not for housing, healthcare or feeding struggling Americans.

It is a message that is resonating with many who feel basic needs at home are too often pushed aside in favour of military spending abroad.

President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump has invested in an Israeli drone manufacturer, Xtend, whose products — including systems marketed for their “low cost‑per‑kill” capabilities — have attracted contracts from the U.S. Department of Defense. Xtend’s technology has been used in military operations, and its Pentagon deals have expanded under a merger aimed at taking the company public.

The investment came shortly before U.S. and allied strikes in the Middle East earlier this year — a timing that has fueled discussion online about conflicts of interest and connections between private investments and military policy, especially since the Pentagon is now a major customer for drone suppliers of this type.

Critics argue that the overlap between family business interests and national defense decisions raises serious questions about accountability and ethics, while supporters say the deals reflect broader market demand for drones in modern warfare.

Adm. Alvin Holsey — a 37-year Navy veteran and the first Black commander of U.S. Southern Command — was forced out of his role after clashing with the Trump administration over controversial naval strike operations in the Caribbean.

Holsey, who had spent decades rising through the ranks and leading major commands including Carrier Strike Group One, was overseeing U.S. military activity in Latin America when tensions began to build. At the center of the dispute were lethal strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats, operations that sparked internal concern among military and legal officials about whether they were operating within U.S. and international law.

According to multiple reports, Holsey pushed for caution and raised questions about the legal authority and scope of these strikes, particularly as the administration expanded the mission and reclassified it as part of a broader armed conflict.

His departure came less than a year into what is typically a three-year posting, making it a highly unusual exit for a four-star commander.

Holsey ultimately retired in December 2025, with officials publicly praising his service, but his exit has been widely linked to growing friction with Pentagon leadership and concerns over the direction of the mission.

The situation has since become a flashpoint in a larger debate about military accountability, the limits of executive power, and the obligation of officers to question or refuse orders they believe may be unlawful — a principle deeply embedded in U.S. military doctrine.

Thousands of Americans have signed a petition calling for the removal of Pete Hegseth from his position.

The petition accuses Hegseth of mishandling key decisions during the escalating conflict in the Middle East and argues that his leadership has undermined confidence in the Pentagon.

Supporters of the petition say the situation demands accountability, while critics argue the calls to fire him are politically motivated as tensions continue to rise in Washington.