Published on, Sept. 6 -- September 6, 2025 5:03 PM

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order renaming the Pentagon from the "Department of Defense" to the "Department of War." He described the change as a better reflection of today's world, saying the United States holds the strongest military and must present itself accordingly. Trump made the announcement at the Oval Office, stressing that the new title suits the global environment.

The order immediately allowed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials to use new titles such as "Secretary of War" and "Deputy Secretary of War." Pentagon staff quickly implemented the change. Signs outside Hegseth's office were replaced, and the department's official website shift...