Department of Defense

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) is the executive branch department responsible for coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces. Recent news highlights several controversies involving the DoD under the Trump administration. The National Defense Strategy is reportedly downplaying the threat posed by China, shifting focus to the Western Hemisphere. A bipartisan bill in the Senate aims to prevent the DoD from funding any move to occupy or annex NATO territory, specifically addressing concerns about potential actions regarding Greenland. Furthermore, Senator Mark Kelly has sued the Defense Secretary and the DoD, alleging punitive retribution for his criticism of the administration, specifically a video he made advising military personnel they could refuse unlawful orders. These events underscore the DoD's central role in navigating complex geopolitical challenges and internal disputes regarding military ethics and political influence.