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News Wrap: Trump signs order aimed at renaming Defense Department as Department of War

News Wrap: Trump signs order aimed at renaming Defense Department as Department of War

Summary

President Trump signed an order allowing the Defense Department to also use the name "Department of War." Homeland Security conducted a large immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. Russian President Putin declared that any foreign troops sent to Ukraine during the current conflict will be seen as valid military targets.

Key Facts

  • President Trump issued an order for the Defense Department to be able to use "Department of War" as an alternate title.
  • A significant immigration raid took place at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, led by Homeland Security.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that any foreign military presence in Ukraine during the ongoing war will be considered "legitimate targets."
  • The order signed by Trump affects the naming conventions used by the Defense Department.
  • The immigration raid in Georgia involved a Hyundai manufacturing facility.

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