Pete Hegseth, who won over President Trump by defending troops accused of war crimes, is at the center of a debate about whether a September boat strike amounts to a war crime

An Afghan national was arrested in Texas for allegedly planning to detonate his vehicle as a bomb, a plot he shared on social media platforms TikTok and Facebook. This incident follows a recent shooting in Washington, D.C., where two National Guard members were critically injured, raising concerns about security and immigration policies. President Trump has responded to these events by pausing immigration from Afghanistan.

Federal agents have commenced operations in New Orleans as part of the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement strategy, which aims to apprehend thousands of undocumented immigrants under the initiative known as 'Operation Swamp Sweep.' This operation is expected to deploy up to 250 federal agents in the area.

Republican Matt Van Epps secured a victory in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election, winning by a margin of 52% to 46% against Democrat Aftyn Behn. This election, held on December 2, 2025, was closely watched due to its implications for both parties ahead of the midterms. Van Epps' win, although significant, was less decisive than the 20-point margin achieved by President Trump in the previous election.

Judge Andrew Napolitano, a senior judicial analyst at Newsmax, has called for the prosecution of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over allegations of war crimes. This follows reports that Hegseth allegedly ordered military strikes in the Caribbean that resulted in the deaths of all individuals aboard suspected drug-trafficking boats, with claims that he directed the military to 'kill everybody.'

The House Homeland Security Committee is holding a hearing on the increasing violence against law enforcement, following a recent targeted shooting incident that critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House. This incident has raised significant concerns about the safety of law enforcement personnel amid ongoing tensions in the capital.

In a recent speech, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth emphasized 'speed to delivery' as a crucial principle for enhancing U.S. military readiness, identifying bureaucratic inertia as a significant barrier. He warned that delays in providing necessary resources to warfighters could lead to dire consequences, including loss of life and national security failures.

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are facing bipartisan scrutiny following a military strike in September that resulted in the deaths of survivors from an initial attack on a drug boat in Venezuela. Hegseth stated he was unaware of the second strike, which occurred after he left a meeting, leading to questions about the decision-making process within the administration.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth has emphasized the United States' initiative for 'Drone Dominance,' advocating for the mass adoption of drones in modern warfare to enhance military capabilities. This push aims to equip the military with a significant number of drones to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness in various combat scenarios.