Pope Leo XIV criticized U.S. political rhetoric and highlighted the inconsistency of pro-life advocates opposing abortion but supporting harsh treatment of migrants and the death penalty during a military meeting.
President Trump is scheduled to attend an unusual gathering of U.S. and international military leaders at Quantico, Virginia, amid efforts to promote a new war-fighter culture at the Pentagon, though it is unclear if he will give a public address.
President Trump decided to attend a last-minute military event at Quantico, Virginia, which was initially organized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to discuss military standards and ethos, but his presence raises security concerns and the potential for increased politicization of the military gathering.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will address hundreds of senior U.S. military officers at a rare gathering at Quantico to emphasize restoring the 'warrior ethos' and introduce new standards, in an event that highlights his ongoing focus on military values and leadership. The meeting, which is unusual in its scale and exclusivity, aims to reinforce the importance of the warrior ethos amid recent military leadership changes.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to deliver a brief lecture on the 'warrior ethos' at a Pentagon event, but top military leaders are concerned about potential firings or demotions following the gathering.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is holding a surprise meeting with top military leaders to promote a new vision for the US military, emphasizing the 'warrior ethos' and new standards, in a show of force and leadership reinforcement, with plans to publicly release his speech.