April 28, 2026

Pentagon seeks approval to rename Department of Defense to Department of War

The Pentagon has formally asked Congress to codify the name change to the Department of War, estimating a cost of $52 million.
This request follows President Trump's executive order to change the name, which has drawn both support and criticism from lawmakers.
The rebranding would involve approximately 7,600 changes to federal law and has already begun with updates to the Pentagon's website and social media.
Democrats have criticized the request, arguing that the funds could be better spent addressing pressing issues like rising living costs.