Pentagon urges Congress to codify 'Department of War' name change it estimates will cost $52 million
The Pentagon has formally requested congressional approval to codify the renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, estimating the change will cost $52 million. The rebranding, initiated by a Trump executive order, includes renaming the Secretary of Defense to Secretary of War and making thousands of legal updates. The Pentagon claims most costs will be absorbed in the 2026 fiscal year and will not impact the 2027 defense budget request. The move has drawn criticism from some lawmakers who argue the funds could be better spent, while some Republican allies support the change.
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Pentagon Pentagon urges Congress to codify 'Department of War' name change it estimates will cost $52 million Rep Pramila Jayapal says Americans cannot afford groceries while the Pentagon wants millions more for a name change By Landon Mion Fox News Published April 28, 2026 10:04pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 28 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pentagon has formally asked for congressional approval to codify its "Department of War" moniker, estimating it will cost taxpayers around $52 million.
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