Trump Restores Department of War Name

President Trump signs an executive order adding "Department of War" as a secondary title for the Defense Department, allowing Secretary Pete Hegseth to use titles like "Secretary of War" in communications, ceremonies, and documents. The move harks back to the pre-World War II name, signaling stronger resolve and readiness to adversaries after no major U.S. war wins since the 1947 change to "Defense." Hegseth calls it a restoration of focus on warfighting, not just defense.