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Montevideo, October 17th 2025 - 12:55 UTC

Tag: US Department of Defence

  • Saturday, September 6th 2025 - 10:33 UTC

    Trump rebrands Defense as “Department of War”

    A full name change requires Congressional approval

    US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to rename the Department of Defense as “Department of War,” reviving a usage in force until the late 1940s. The order allows for the new name to be used as a secondary title in official communications, although a permanent legal change requires congressional approval. The move has drawn criticism from members of both parties.