Hegseth Teases New Name for Department of Defense

Hegseth Teases New Name for Department of Defense

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is present as President Donald Trump signs Executive Orders in the Oval Office of the White House on Aug. 25, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Credit - Chip Somodevilla—Getty Images Defense SecretaryPete Hegsethteased a new name for the Department of Defense amid word from the White House that President Donald Trump is set to officially rebrand the Department by signing an Executive Order on Friday. When leaving the Joint Base Andrews military facility in Maryland on Thursday, Hegsethtoldreporters: "Thank you for traveling with the War Department!" Hegseth continued dropping hints, later taking to social media and writing "Department of War" as he reposted a news report of the imminent name change. The Executive Order from Trump would authorize Hegseth to use the title "Secretary of War" in official correspondence and public communications, according to a White House fact sheet viewed by TIME. Other DOD officials could also follow suit, using titles such as "Deputy Secretary of War." The Order is set to instruct the Secretary of War to recommend actions, to include legislative and executive actions, required to permanently rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War. Department name changes require approval from Congress. Until approval is obtained, the "Department of War" will serve as a secondary title. As the Republicans hold slight majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives, Trump is unlikely to encounter much pushback. The renaming will mark the 200th Executive Order signed by the President since taking office. Trump has previously said that the "Department of War "sounded better" and stronger. "We want defense, but we wantoffense,too ... As Department of War we won everything, we won everything and I think we're going to have to go back to that," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Aug. 25. In the 1940s, the Department of Defense was given its current name, and department officials were titled in accordance. It wasapproved by Congressas part of the National Security Act Amendments of 1949. The DOD had previously been called the Department of War. Read More:Why Pete Hegseth's Troubles Are Giving Republicans Heartburn The expected reversion back to its former title is the latest in a series of name changes under the Trump Administration. Shortly after returning to the White House for his second term, Trump signed an Executive Order to rename the "Gulf of Mexico" as the "Gulf of America." "I am very honored to recognize Feb. 9, 2025, as the first ever Gulf of America Day," Trump said in aWhite Houseproclamation. The Trump Administration went on to change the name ofseven U.S. army basesin June. The facilities were previously named after Confederate general officers, butwere changed in 2022under the Congress-formed Naming Commission, approved by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin of the Biden Administration. Trump reverted back to the names honoring confederates. The White House has yet to comment on much a rebranding of the Department of Defense would cost, but the price tag is expected to be incredibly high, as it could entail the overhaul of emblems, email addresses, uniforms, and more. Contact usatletters@time.com.

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September 05, 2025

Hegseth Teases New Name for Department of Defense

Hegseth Teases New Name for Department of Defense Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is present as President Donald Trump signs Executive Orders...

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Republicans Quickly Unify Around Ashley Hinson’s Senate Run To Succeed Retiring Joni Ernst

Republicans Quickly Unify Around Ashley Hinson's Senate Run To Succeed Retiring Joni Ernst

Republicans are quickly getting behind Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson's 2026 campaign as she vies to become the Hawkeye State's next senator following Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst's decision to retire. Hinson netted two major endorsements on Friday with Senate Majority Leader JohnThuneand National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) chairman Tim Scott publicly supporting her Senate run. The backing of Senate Republicans' campaign arm — in addition to a slate of endorsements from House and Senate GOP leadership that Hinson rolled out on Tuesday to mark her campaign announcement — could help the Iowa Republican cruise to the general election contest with commanding party support.(RELATED: Ashley Hinson Announces Campaign For Retiring Joni Ernst's Senate Seat) "Having traveled Iowa with Ashley, I know she is the fighter the Hawkeye State needs to deliver President Trump's agenda in 2026 and beyond," Scott said in a statement. "Iowans are all-in for Ashley Hinson, and that's why the NRSC and I are proud to stand with my friend, a proven conservative and staunch Trump ally." Hinson, a former TV news anchor, has served in Congress since 2021 while representing a northeast Iowa district. Shedefeatedher Democratic challenger in 2024 by roughly 60,000 votes despite Iowa's 2nd congressional district having less than 30,000 more active Republicanregistered votersthan Democrats. WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 28: NRSC Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) walks to the Senate Chambers in the U.S. Capitol Building on July 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) The NRSC circulated amemoon Wednesday touting Hinson's strength as a candidate in the Iowa Senate race. The memo stopped short of fully endorsing Hinson's candidacy, but argued that Hinson would easily beat any Democratic contenders in the race. "Rep. Ashley Hinson has emerged as a formidable contender for the Senate seat and would be exceedingly difficult for any Democrat to challenge," the memo reads. "Whatever Democrat emerges from their bruising primary will be no match for our nominee." The NRSC memo also emphasized Democrats bleeding support in the Hawkeye state over the past decade, including President Donald Trump carrying Iowa in 2016, 2020 and 2024. "The result is a near-total collapse of Democrat strength," the memo reads. "Once competitive at every level, Democrats have been shut out of Iowa's federal delegation and face an electorate that now forms a cornerstone of the GOP's Midwestern base." The nonpartisan Cook Political Reportratesthe contest as "likely Republican" with analysis stating that Hinson could perform better than Ernst if the Senate incumbent had decided to seek a third term in 2026. Hinson is a close ally of Trump and could motivate low-propensity voters to turn out in a midterm election year during which the president's name is not on the ballot. The Iowa Republican issued a statement on Friday thanking Thune and Scott for their support. The endorsement comes on the heels of four Republican senators, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and House Majority Whip TomEmmerpublicly backing Hinson's campaign. "The support we've received from America First conservatives across Iowa is incredible—we are ready to keep Iowa red and deliver President Trump's agenda for working families!" Hinson wrote. The swift consolidation of support for Hinson's campaign mirrors Republicans' efforts to get behind former Republican Rep. MikeRogers' Senate campaign in Michigan. Republicans view the open Senate contest in Michigan as a top pick-up opportunity for the party during the midterms. The NRSC and national Republican groups quicklyunifiedaround Rogers' candidacy andworkedto prevent any potential challengers from jumping into the race. President Donald Trump ultimatelygaveRogers his endorsement in July, setting the Michigan Republican on a glide path to win the Republican nomination. The three Democratic candidates in the race continue to duke it out in amessy primary. National Republicans also swiftly coalesced around Republican North Carolina Senate candidate MichaelWhatley's bid in August. All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter's byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contactlicensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.

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September 05, 2025

Republicans Quickly Unify Around Ashley Hinson’s Senate Run To Succeed Retiring Joni Ernst

Republicans Quickly Unify Around Ashley Hinson's Senate Run To Succeed Retiring Joni Ernst Republicans are quickly getting behind Iowa R...

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The Micah Parsons trade didn't cost the Cowboys. Their offense did.

The Micah Parsons trade didn't cost the Cowboys. Their offense did.

After a shocking trade on the eve of the NFL regular season, all eyes were on the Dallas Cowboys defense and how they would perform without defensive end Micah Parsons against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. After a shoddy start, the Cowboys' defense actually held their own in a24-20 loss to the defending champion Eagles. Dallas' offense, on the other hand, was arguably much more responsible for the team falling to 0-1 to start the year. In the first half of Thursday's game, the Cowboys appeared to be following the script most expected for them after Parsons — one of the game's elite pass rushers —was traded to the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 28: The offense was humming while the defense was getting sliced up. Dallas scored on each of its first four possessions against Philadelphia, but the defense surrendered three touchdowns on three drives, putting the Cowboys at a 21-20 disadvantage at halftime. The second half was a different story. Dallas surrendered only 3 points in the final 30 minutes, and made up for a lack of pass rush by sending more frequent blitzes to pressure Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. With a stout secondary, the strategy ultimately paid dividends. For the game, the Cowboys held Hurts to only 152 yards passing, held star running back Saquon Barkley to only 60 yards rushing (a total thatwould have been his second lowestlast season), and held wideouts DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown to only 24 yards receiving combined. The strong defensive effort gave Dallas' offense four opportunities to take the lead in the second half, but Dak Prescott and Co. faltered each time. On the Cowboys' first drive of the third quarter, they managed to get inside the Eagles' 15-yard line before a Miles Sanders fumble gave the ball back to Philadelphia. On Dallas' next possession, the team punted following a drop by star receiver CeeDee Lamb on third down — a potential conversion that instead went right through Lamb's hands. Then, after both sides traded punts, the Cowboys had the ball trailing, 24-20, with 3:02 to go, but turned the ball over on downs after only seven plays. Lamb once again dropped a perfect pass from Prescott during the drive, and on Dallas' final offensive snap, Lamb couldn't make a difficult diving play on a 4th-and-3 deep shot down the left sideline. Prescott started the game on fire, completing 12 of his first 17 passes for 127 yards. But in the second half — in part due to the critical drops — he completed only 9 of 17 attempts for 61 yards. The defense held up its end of the bargain in crunch time, allowing Philadelphia only 86 yards of offense in the second half. Of course, if the Cowboys could have stopped the Eagles in the first half, perhaps their margin of error would have been larger in the third and fourth quarters. But considering how widely Dallas was criticized for shipping away Parsons, its defense actually gave the team plenty of opportunities to win Thursday night. For one game, at least, it was the offense that was lacking in the game's biggest moments.

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September 05, 2025

The Micah Parsons trade didn't cost the Cowboys. Their offense did.

The Micah Parsons trade didn't cost the Cowboys. Their offense did. After a shocking trade on the eve of the NFL regular season, all eye...

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Formula 1 extends Monaco Grand Prix contract until 2035

Formula 1 extends Monaco Grand Prix contract until 2035

MONACO (AP) — Formula 1 extended its contract with the Monaco Grand Prix for four more years on Friday, keeping one of the sport's most iconic races on the calendar until 2035. It is the second contract renewal in less than 12 months for Monaco, whichsigned a six-year extensionto 2031 last November. Monaco was first raced in 1929 and held the second official Formula 1 World Championship race on its twisty streets back in 1950. It has been part of the F1 calendar since 1955, excluding the COVID-hit 2020 season. "The renewal of the Monaco Grand Prix until 2035 is in keeping with a sporting and historical tradition to which the principality remains deeply attached," Monaco's head of state Prince Albert II said. "I can only welcome this renewed commitment, which is testament to our collective success, the excellence of our collaboration with Formula 1, and the unique place that Monaco occupies in the international motorsport landscape." With old-school glamour and a harbor filled with luxury yachts, Monaco is known as "the jewel in the crown" of F1, but it's by far the slowest circuit of the year. Tight, twisty and not really suited to modern F1 cars, Monaco is a throwback to the series origins in the 1950s. Overtaking is so difficult that Saturday's qualifying session is arguably more important than the race. With barriers close to the track, even the smallest mistake can mean a crash. "The streets of Monaco have been echoing with the sound of Formula 1 since the earliest days of the sport, so I'm delighted to announce the extension of this fantastic event to 2035," F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali said. "It is an iconic race that is loved by all drivers and fans, with a unique vibe thanks to its location on the world's most glamorous principality." ___ AP auto racing:https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing

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September 05, 2025

Formula 1 extends Monaco Grand Prix contract until 2035

Formula 1 extends Monaco Grand Prix contract until 2035 MONACO (AP) — Formula 1 extended its contract with the Monaco Grand Prix for four mo...

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Trump is alive. So why did rumors of his death go so viral?

Trump is alive. So why did rumors of his death go so viral?

IsPresident Donald Trump dead? No. Still, many online insisted otherwise. Over Labor Day weekend, internet rumors abounded overthe president's health. These rumors appear to have been fueled by a lack of recent public appearances by Trump, as well asphotos that appeared to show bruisingon the president's right hand. Other photos that showed Trump's right hand covered in makeup didn't help quell the speculation either. The online discourse reached such a fever pitch that Trump himself eventually commented on, discussing it during a Sept. 2 press conference from the Oval Office, his first public appearance since Aug. 26. "I didn't do any (news conferences) for two days, and they said, 'There must be something wrong with him,' " Trump told reporters. "Biden wouldn't do them for months, you wouldn't see him, and nobody ever said there was ever anything wrong with him, and we know he wasn't in the greatest of shape." Trump isn't the first political figure to face health scrutiny − and he almost certainly will not be the last. Remember therumors about Senator Mitch McConnellthat circulated after he froze up during a press conference? Or thescrutiny President Joe Biden facedthroughout his term that reached a boiling point after hisstumbling debate performanceagainst Trump? According to mental health experts, there are many nuances when it comes to speculating about a politician's health. Though a personal topic, experts say that, by and large, politicians do have a duty to be transparent about personal health matters with the public. And, in an age when rumors fly so swiftly online, they shouldn't be surprised when wildly untrue rumors surface either. 'I was very active over the weekend':Trump addresses online speculation about his health "It's not ethical for health practitioners to diagnose people from afar, regardless of whether they're a celebrity or a politician,"Amy Morin, psychotherapist and the host of theMentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morinpodcast, previously told USA TODAY. "But it may be important to assure that someone in a position of power is getting treated by a professional to ensure that they still have the ability to perform the duties assigned to their position." Rumors and gossip have been around since the dawn of humanity. What's new, however, is the speed at which they now travel, thanks to the internet. When a rumor involves a well-known or powerful figure − like a politician or celebrity − that only adds to the intrigue. "That's been around way before internet. It's just now we have a medium where it goes around the world in seconds," psychotherapistStephanie Sarkissays. "Whenever it involves someone in power, that especially gets a lot of traction." Want to stay up-to-date on the latest health and wellness news? Sign up forour Better Yet newsletter. Rumors also spread faster when there's, at least, a hint of truth to them − or what seems to be truth at a glance. No, Trump is not dead − nor is there any evidence he's currently on the cusp of dying. But the White House has been open about some of the president's medical issues. He was diagnosed withchronic venous insufficiency, a common vein condition, the White House said in July, after photos showed visibleswelling in his legsand bruising on his right hand. White House physician Sean Barbabella described the condition in amemoas "benign and common" and the marks on his hand as "consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking." Another reason people may be drawn to health rumors about world leaders in particular, Sarkis says, is because contemplating worst-case scenarios is how people cope. "Sometimes, our systems go on high alert, because what happens now?" Sarkis says. "We know by the constitution what happens, but we don't know what that's going to look like." More:Mitch McConnell and when it becomes OK to talk about someone's personal health issues Plus, for better or worse, rumors and gossip are also a means through which people find connection with each other − something people are desperately seeking in an age whenfeelings of lonelinessremain high. "There becomes kind of a community around that rumor," Sarkis says. "Back in the olden days, before internet, you would call up somebody that you hadn't talked to in a while ... but, on the internet, you're gaining followers." Health is a sensitive subject. Not every person owes the world an explanation when untrue rumors about them spread. But, with politicians, it's different. The public relies on their ability to perform the duties for which they were elected. Assuring the public they're physically capable is important, experts say. More:Trump's appearance, that speech and the problem with speculating about a public figure's health "There may be situations where a political leader's health directly impacts their ability to perform their duties,"Brad Fulton, associate professor of management and social policy at the Indiana University – Bloomington, previously told USA TODAY. "In those cases, there might be a legitimate public interest in knowing about their health condition. Yet, such discussions should avoid being speculative or sensational." Whatever the case, when considering personal health matters, Fulton added: "It is important to balance the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy." Contributing: David Oliver, Francesca Chambers and Kinsey Crowley This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Trump death rumors spiral out of control. Why?

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September 05, 2025

Trump is alive. So why did rumors of his death go so viral?

Trump is alive. So why did rumors of his death go so viral? IsPresident Donald Trump dead? No. Still, many online insisted otherwise. Over L...

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