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April 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Multiple top Pentagon officials suspended amid leak investigation
Multiple top aides to the defense secretary have been suspended over the last 24 hours.
April 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
April 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
3rd Pentagon official placed on administrative leave: Sources
A third top official at the Pentagon has been placed on administrative leave, two U.S. officials told ABC News on Wednesday.
April 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
April 12, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The 381 books removed from library shelves at US Naval Academy
Books on race, gender and national identity were taken out at the United States Naval Academy.
April 12, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Pentagon restores webpage on Jackie Robinson's military career
The Defense Department reinstated a story on its website about Jackie Robinson's military service after it was removed as part of the Pentagon’s crackdown on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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Pentagon aims to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilians
The Pentagon aims to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilians -- and 21,000 voluntary resignations have been accepted so far.
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Trump’s firing of senior military officials ‘extremely destabilizing’: Gen. Casey
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews former Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey Jr. on “This Week.”
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Pentagon firings are start of ‘very serious degradation of the military’: Reed
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., on “This Week.”
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Senior military officials fired in unprecedented move by Trump administration
On “This Week,” ABC News’ Chief Global Correspondent and co-anchor Martha Raddatz reports on Trump’s firing of senior Pentagon officials.
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Trump speaks out on Pentagon shakeup
At the Conservative Political Action Conference, President Donald Trump touted his efforts to cut waste from the federal government.
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The Big Story: Pentagon to layoff 5,400 workers next week
Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed "revenge" after the Israeli military said one of the four bodies recently released by Hamas did not include hostage Shiri Bibas.
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DOD agency halts MLK Jr. Day plans after DEI order
In response to Donald Trump's order banning DEI initiatives, the DIA has paused special event programs and related events, including for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Transgender service members sue to block Trump order
The order would close the path for transgender troops to serve openly
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White House orders removal of Mark Milley portrait from Pentagon hallway
Mark Milley's portrait as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was taken down from the Pentagon hallway where all of the paintings of the previous chairmen are located.
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Gen. Mark Milley’s portrait removed from Pentagon hallway
Gen. Mark Milley’s official portrait as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was taken down this afternoon from the hallway where it hung along with those of previous chairmen.
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Hegseth supports women in combat, so long as they meet the same standards as men
Pete Hegseth said he now supports women serving in combat roles so long as they meet the same standards as men -- a policy the military has had for nearly a decade.
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Defense Secretary tells House funding stopgap would be 'devastating to our readiness'
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent a weekend letter to Congressional appropriators urging them to pass government funding bills.
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US increases military presence in Middle East after Iran vows retaliation
Both Hamas and Iran blame Israel for the attack that killed a Hamas leader in Tehran.
9 months ago
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Defense Secretary rescinds controversial 9/11 plea deal
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revoked the plea deal bringing the death penalty back on the table for the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks.
9 months ago
10 months ago
Pentagon downplays Russian warships arriving in Cuba
The Pentagon is downplaying the arrival of four Russian Navy ships in Cuba although U.S. Navy ships shadowed them as they made their way to Havana.
10 months ago
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Pentagon confirms paused US bomb shipment to Israel
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed the decision to pause munitions shipments to Israel on Wednesday. Plus, Jay O'Brien has report on attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Inside Pentagon's effort to clean up 'forever chemicals'
ABC News' Devin Dwyer has an exclusive look at what the Pentagon is doing to combat PFAS and what's at stake in the Michigan community considered ground zero for the potentially toxic problem.
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Pentagon announces new $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine
The Pentagon has announced new $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine
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Pentagon report finds no signs of alien life
An exhaustive Pentagon review of decades of classified records of UFO sightings has found no links to extraterrestrials.
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Pentagon plans retaliatory strikes after drone attack on Jordan base
A U.S. official says things are still tense at the White House, citing security concerns.
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Pentagon preps for retaliation strike following Jordan drone attack on US troops
A U.S. military response to the fatal drone attack in Jordan appears to be imminent. However, the Biden administration is taking steps to avoid an escalation to war.
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Pentagon identifies Army reservists killed in drone attack on US base in Jordan
The Pentagon announced the identities of three Army Reservists killed in a Sunday drone attack on Tower 22 in Jordan.
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US drone strike on militants in Iraq: Pentagon
The Pentagon says the militants were about to target American forces with a drone attack.
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Pentagon says Somali pirates likely behind seizure of commercial ship near Yemen
Ballistic missiles were later fired from Houthi areas in Yemen, officials said.
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Pentagon: 2,000 military personal readied for possible deployment to Middle East
ABC news contributor and former senior CIA field operative, Darrell Blocker joins ABC News Live anchor Diane Macedo to break down what role the U.S. could play in the next stages of the war.
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Shooting down of Turkish armed drone 'regrettable incident': Pentagon
The U.S. had warned Turkey the drone was flying above American forces.
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Drag show at Nevada's Nellis Air Force Base canceled by Pentagon
A previously approved drag show to be held at Nellis AFB has been canceled by the Pentagon
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Fort Hood renamed after Hispanic 4-star general
Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos was the first Hispanic four-star general in the Army.
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Does motive make a difference in the Pentagon leak case? Experts weigh in
Reports have indicated suspect Jack Teixeira was driven to share classified documents to impress friends he made on the messenger platform Discord.
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Pentagon's 'UFO' tracking efforts still find no alien origins
Two new videos were released at the rare open congressional hearing on unexplained aerial phenomena, or UAPs as the Pentagon calls them.
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Pentagon launches review of procedures following leak
The Pentagon said it's working around the clock to understand the scope and scale of the leak of classified documents.
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Pentagon documents leaked
More than 30 pages of the classified material apparently containing intelligence on American adversaries and allies have been posted online.
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Pentagon investigates reported leak of classified documents
An investigation has been launched by the Pentagon after apparently classified documents related to the war in Ukraine, Iran, North Korea and other regions were posted online.
2 years ago
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Pentagon holds briefing following multiple drone strikes in Syria
Two separate attacks on U.S. bases are believed to have come from drones of Iranian origin.
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Getting F-16s to Ukraine with training could take up to 18 months, Pentagon says
A top official said there would be no advantage to training Ukrainians now.
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Pentagon continues to probe unknown flying objects
As investigators uncover a significant portion of the alleged Chinese spy balloon, they said they are still looking for clues in the other flying objects that have appeared recently.
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Pentagon gives update on 'high-altitude object' shot down over Alaska
Gen. Patrick S. Ryder held a briefing after the White House announced a "high-altitude object" was shot down over Alaska on Friday.
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Pentagon continues to track Chinese balloon
As Chinese officials claim the airborne object is a weather balloon, U.S. officials are considering shooting it down.
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Pentagon says no alien life on Earth yet: 'The answer's no'
In its review of hundreds of UFO incidents, Pentagon officials say they have not seen evidence so far that any are from extraterrestrials.
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Army grounds fleet of helicopters due to fuel leaks, engine fires
The entire fleet of H-47 Chinook helicopters have been grounded by the Army in order to fix a part problem in about 70 helicopters.
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US Army grounds entire fleet of Chinook helicopters after engine fires
The U.S. Army has about 400 Chinooks in its fleet around the world, using them to transport troops and equipment as seen in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Senate confirms 1st Black 4-star Marine Corps general
Lieutenant General Michael E. Langley was confirmed as the first Black Marine Corps four-star general.
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Pentagon reports about 400 UFO encounters during hearing
Top Pentagon officials told a House panel that there are now close to 400 reports from military personnel of possible encounters with UFOs.
3 years ago
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Pentagon now reports about 400 UFO encounters
Officials said in congressional testimony they are "reasonably" sure pyramid-shaped objects in one video were drones.
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Pentagon chief slams nuclear war talks as 'dangerous'
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday that any public statements by world leaders that the conflict in Ukraine could lead to a nuclear confrontation are "unhelpful and dangerous."
3 years ago
3 years ago
Pentagon holds press briefing on war in Ukraine
Commenting on Pentagon press secretary John Kirby's latest briefing, former U.S. defense official Mick Mulroy says it is unlikely that U.S. troops will be deployed in Ukraine.
3 years ago