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June 11, 2026
Senate Committee Approves Name Change to Department of War
- The Senate Armed Services Committee voted 18-9 to change the Pentagon's name to the Department of War.
- This follows a similar approval from the House Armed Services Committee, indicating bipartisan support for the rebranding.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised the decision, emphasizing its alignment with a stronger military message.
2 Sources
- Senate panel approves Department of War name changeJun 11, 2026 at 4:14 PM · Politico
- Senate panel moves forward 'Department of War' name changeJun 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM · The Hill