A federal judge in California has ordered an end to President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles, ruling that Trump exceeded his authority by taking control of the California National Guard in response to protests against federal immigration authorities. Judge Charles Breyer found no evidence to support the claim that the protests constituted a rebellion.

A report from the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies urges the Pentagon to conduct an overarching review of space-based operations to eliminate overlapping missions and clarify responsibilities. The report notes that the creation of the US Space Force and the reestablishment of US Space Command have led to potential inefficiencies and duplicated efforts. "We need to ensure we are fulfilling all the missions that should be fulfilled, and that talks to effectiveness," says Jennifer Reeves, senior resident fellow for space studies at the Mitchell Institute.

The Pentagon is preparing a plan under the Trump administration to expedite artificial intelligence adoption by providing commercial AI tools to users in three categories: enterprise efficiency, intelligence analysis and warfighting. Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael says the plan aims to reach up to 3 million Pentagon users and reflects the evolving nature of warfare, emphasizing the need for advanced technologies to counter sophisticated adversaries.

The House is set to vote on a $900 billion defense bill that includes a pay raise for service members, cuts to Pentagon diversity efforts and adds a provision requiring the release of unedited footage of strikes against boats allegedly operated by drug cartels. The bill also authorizes $400 million annually for two years for weapons for Ukraine, mandates the presence of US troops in Europe and South Korea and permanently removes the most severe sanctions on Syria.

The Senate is set for partisan votes this week on health care, with both Republicans and Democrats united within their own ranks but at an impasse with each other. Republicans are backing a plan to allow COVID-19-era subsidies to expire and instead introduce health savings accounts, while Democrats are pushing to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits for three more years. Neither side has enough bipartisan support for passage, and both have dismissed the other's proposal, leaving millions at risk of higher premiums and positioning the issue as a political talking point heading into the midterm elections.

Lt. Col. Lauren Sharpless has achieved notable success in The Tactical Games, winning the 40-plus national championship in 2024 and earning a second-place finish in 2025. Drawing on her family's athletic background and her own competitive drive, Sharpless is seeking to win multiple national titles and uses her platform to motivate others to prioritize fitness.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle has emphasized the need for a swift decision on the Navy's next-generation fighter, the F/A-XX, citing the lengthy process of development and deployment. While the White House and War Secretary Pete Hegseth have expressed concerns about the industrial base's capacity to handle both the F/A-XX and the Air Force's F-47 simultaneously, Congress has shown strong support for the F/A-XX, with funding and authorization already in place.

Staff at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals report ongoing issues with the new Oracle Health EHR system, even as the VA prepares to expand its use. Disappearing patient notes, incorrect prescription dosages and misclassifications of patient status have been persistent problems and raise concerns about patient safety.