Trump will seek 'Department of War' rebrand for Pentagon

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View in Browser Trump will seek 'Department of War' rebrand for Pentagon September 04, 2025 President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Friday to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War. It's his latest effort to project a tougher image for America's military. Read more Today's latest headlines ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.