The U.S. has been through this before, from the slow unraveling of the Vietnam War to the disastrous justifications that launched the Iraq War.
Several Democrats are calling for investigations into the lack of coordination in the use of anti-drone lasers by the Pentagon and Border Patrol.
The New York Times sued the Pentagon over its new press policy. Meanwhile, the Pentagon found Pete Hegseth's Signal chat violated rules.
Because we know you were all waiting with bated breath to find out exactly why Hegseth called this alarming meeting of top military officials, NewsOne has the answers.