GOP Lawmakers Move To Rename Defense Department As War
June 12, 2026·about 11 hours ago·via The Washington Post

Republican lawmakers are pushing to officially rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War. Supporters argue the current name hides the military’s real purpose, while critics will call it provocative. The effort reflects a broader battle over whether Washington should speak plainly about force instead of dressing up military power in bureaucratic language. Read more about this...