Senior defense officials say newly sworn-in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will pull security detail and security clearance for retired Gen. Mark Milley, Fox News reports. Hegseth is also directing the acting inspector general to review whether there is enough evidence to strip Milley of a star in retirement for allegedly “undermining the chain of command”…

The White House reassured individuals who receive federal financial aid that their benefits will continue during the administration’s freeze on federal grants and loans. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Social Security, Medicare, food stamps (SNAP), welfare and other benefits will continue.  “This is not a blanket pause on federal assistance and grant programs from the…

The mystery surrounding reported drone sightings in New Jersey last month has been solved. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the drones were authorized to fly by the Federal Aviation Administration. Leavitt made the announcement in her first briefing from the White House press room on Tuesday, Jan. 28.   “After research and study, the…

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., introduced legislation to carve President Donald Trump’s face into Mount Rushmore. Luna said the bill aims to honor the president for his “transformative impact” and “historical significance.” “President Trump’s bold leadership and steadfast dedication to America’s greatness have cemented his place in history,” Luna said in a statement. “Mount Rushmore,…

Iran claimed it now has drones that can fire precision-strike missiles enhanced with artificial intelligence. The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy said the regime successfully test-fired the weapons during the recent Payambar-e-A’azam, or Great Prophet, military exercises. Video released to Iranian state media from the IRGC, reportedly from the exercise, shows…

President Donald Trump’s claim that the military had to restore water flows in California is false, according to the state’s Department of Water Resources. Trump said the military turned on the water under emergency powers. However, the state said federal workers restarted pumps that were off for maintenance. “The United States Military just entered the…

Denmark announced a $2 billion investment to strengthen its defense capabilities in the Arctic, citing growing security challenges in the region. The plan includes new ships, drones and enhanced satellite capabilities to address evolving threats in collaboration with Greenland and the Faroe Islands. What is included in Denmark’s Arctic defense plan? Defense Minister Troels Lund…

The Philippines is set to participate in the biannual exercise known as Talisman Sabre for the first time in history. Acting Ambassador of Australia to Manila Moya Collett announced the news at a maritime security forum organized by the Stratbase Institute in partnership with the French Embassy. Talisman Sabre occurs every two years and primarily…

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to develop a U.S. missile defense system modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome, calling it a top national security priority. The initiative seeks to establish a “next-generation missile defense shield” to counter advanced threats from Russia, China and North Korea. What will the missile defense plan include? The executive…

Some military service members will be discharged and dismissed under new Trump administration rules. And one week into the new administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement wastes no time rounding up migrants who are in the U.S. illegally. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Trump signs orders making major…