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Trump renames Defense Department to War Department; Congress has not approved change

President Donald Trump has renamed the Department of Defense to the Department of War, a change that has not been approved by Congress as of Sept. 3, 2026.

Amira Haddad
Congress and Rules Reporter
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President Donald Trump renamed the Department of Defense to the Department of War, according to a report filed Sept. 3, 2026.[2] The renaming has not been approved by Congress.[1]