"Department of War" Name Change Sparks Controversy in House Armed Services Committee In a move that has sent shockwaves through the nation's capital, Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee have taken a significant step towards renaming the Department of Defense to the "Department of War". The proposal, spearheaded by Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), was adopted in a party-line vote, with lawmakers on the committee voting along party lines. The name change, which has been championed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is seen as a nod to the country's military heritage, but critics argue it would be a step backward in terms of diplomatic language and international relations. The annual defense policy bill, which the amendment is part of, is now set to move to the full House for a vote, where opposition from Democrats is likely to be fierce.
Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee moved to codify Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “Department of War” name change during a marathon session of debate over the annual defense policy bill. Lawmakers on the committee, in a party-line vote, adopted the amendment from Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) to formally change the Department of Defense to the...
