Federal appeals court lets Pentagon reinstate transgender service ban, says judge overstepped military leaders

A new lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration, urging the Pentagon and State Department to disclose the legal justification for military strikes on Venezuelan boats suspected of drug trafficking. Advocacy groups argue that transparency is essential following these controversial operations, which have resulted in civilian casualties.

Congress is advancing efforts to modernize the Pentagon's procurement process, aiming to expedite the integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into military operations. This initiative reflects a growing urgency to enhance the military's technological capabilities.

The latest version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has been released, allowing the Pentagon an extended timeframe to utilize firefighting foam that contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as 'forever chemicals.' This decision comes amid ongoing concerns regarding the environmental and health impacts of these substances.

A proposal to redraw Indiana's congressional boundaries is set for its first public test in the state Senate, with uncertainty surrounding its potential for a final vote later in the week despite significant pressure from former President Donald Trump.

Congress has passed a new defense bill that restricts the Pentagon's ability to reduce the number of U.S. troops stationed in Europe to below 76,000 and in South Korea to below 28,500. This decision aims to alleviate concerns among allied nations regarding U.S. military presence and commitment to regional security.

A Republican senator has expressed no opposition to the release of a video showing a U.S. military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, which resulted in the deaths of two survivors from a prior attack. This comes amid calls from Democrats for the Trump administration to declassify the footage, which they argue could highlight the legality of the strike.

A key Republican senator has stated he has no objection to the public release of a video showing a U.S. military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, which resulted in the deaths of two survivors from a prior attack. He described the footage as showing 'nothing remarkable' and indicated that he would support its declassification by the Pentagon.

Democrats are urging the Pentagon to release video footage of a military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, which resulted in the deaths of eleven individuals, including survivors from a previous attack. This incident has raised serious concerns about the legality of the strike, particularly as it involved a follow-up attack on individuals clinging to wreckage.