Adm. Alvin Holsey, the commander of US SOUTHCOM who reportedly clashed with SecDef Hegseth over the boat strikes in the Caribbean, has officially retired. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine presided over the ceremony, saying Holsey is a "quiet professional” and “an

Less than six months in, the National Guard mission in DC is becoming more complex — and perhaps more permanent. One source familiar with the planning compared a potential long-term presence to the New York National Guard’s task force, stationed at transit hubs since the

If you are trying to figure out (like me, who doesn’t live in these political waters) why Liz asked this smart question — @ericbradner has the backstory per usual:

Peters was found guilty on state charges. The President cannot give her a full pardon, but this is certainly a choice by Trump (especially considering Peters’ lawyer reportedly had no idea until he was asked for comment by the press)

MAJOR, except for the fact Peters is in a state prison in Colorado and presidents cannot pardon state crimes. Last week, a federal magistrate judge dismissed Peters' habeas corpus petition seeking release. Doc:

Statement from Sen. Kelly's spokesperson:

Notable: Sen. Roger Wicker, Republican chair of Senate Armed Services Committee, tells @tedbarrettcnn it’s not appropriate for the military to try to punish Dem Sen. Mark Kelly participating in the video. Strong indictment of Hegseth’s efforts to discipline Kelly. Asked by CNN

It was not immediately clear what recommendations were included in the Navy report. https://t.co/1FjbNyH7s7

The Navy submitted its report/recommendations on Sen. Mark Kelly to the Pentagon's Office of General Counsel where they are providing a legal review & input, per Pentagon official.

In questions to NORTHCOM commander Gen. Guillot, Sen. Tim Kaine asks if National Guardsmen mobilized around the country are receiving training like civilian law enforcement, in how to handle mental health issues within the community while on active orders and assisting LE.

For Hegseth’s use of Signal, a damage assessment would have examined how the information was transmitted, why it was classified at that level and assessed the risk from intelligence to what damage it could cause, a US official said. https://t.co/rTJ7NqQQ5o

Last week, the Pentagon & DOJ announced that a US Air Force colonel pleaded guilty to texting classified plans about an upcoming military operation to a woman who was not authorized to receive it. Those details included the operation’s timing, targets, methods and objectives –

“100% a breach like that would warrant a top-to bottom damage assessment by both DoD and the IC,” one source, a former senior defense official who worked at Pentagon at the time told CNN, referring to Hegseth’s role in Signalgate. https://t.co/B6uUSGewgS

News: The Pentagon did not initiate a routine investigation to assess whether classified info was compromised & potential damage to national security resulting from Hegseth’s disclosure of sensitive military plans on Signal, sources tell me & @halbritz. https://t.co/B6uUSGewgS

So … is this about drugs or no? We & others have documented this saga in real time — the admin’s counter-narcotics narrative has always raised eyebrows (due to lack of data they’ve been able to provide) — but the question remains the same as it did 2 months ago.

Trump allies like Steve Bannon have pushed Hegseth to move forward with recalling Sen. Kelly into active service for court martial — insisting he need not consult the Navy Secretary before doing so. But he did so, and no word yet on the Navy Secretary’s recommendations.

Today was deadline for Navy Secretary to brief Hegseth on review of “case” against Sen. Mark Kelly — one that has included public allegations of “sedition.” Pentagon has not/will not (?) confirm what those recommendations were — or if briefing happened. https://t.co/swjPZQwuNW

Republicans have said they support releasing the video ... Trump did too ... like a week ago.

Trump announces that the US has just seized a "large oil tanker" off the coast of Venezuela. Doesn't provide any other details.