Department of War

The Department of War (DOW) is the US military arm, currently under the Trump administration. It's in the news due to several recent actions and policy shifts. The DOW has threatened to cut ties with Harvard University over perceived ideological differences and Scouting America for not adhering to "core values." It's actively involved in military operations, including seizing sanctioned vessels in the Indo-Pacific and Caribbean, aiming to curb illicit activities. The DOW is also reportedly planning potential military strikes against Iran, with options including targeting specific individuals and regime change. Furthermore, the Pentagon has designated AI firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk, leading to a potential lawsuit, and President Trump has ordered the government to cease using Anthropic's AI technology due to disagreements over its military application. These events highlight the DOW's active role in international relations, domestic policy, and technological oversight.