UNBIASED Politics Trump Looks to Reinstate 'Department of War,' Oura Ring's Partnership with DoD, ICE Enforcement to Ramp Up in Chicago, What We Know About the Hyundai Plant Raid, and More.
Sep 8, 2025
President Trump's executive order allows the term 'Department of War' as a secondary title for the Department of Defense, sparking debates about its implications. Meanwhile, a raid at a Hyundai battery plant raises questions about labor practices and legal consequences. Immigration enforcement is set to intensify in Chicago, while Oura Ring's partnership with the Department of Defense raises data privacy concerns. The podcast also touches on significant legal rulings impacting ICE and a curious link between recent lottery winnings and health controversies.
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Secondary Title, Not Legal Rename
- The executive order allows the Department of Defense to use "Department of War" as a secondary, non-statutory title in communications and ceremonies.
- Congress must pass legislation to legally rename the department and make the title statutory.
Why The Name Changed In 1949
- The Department of War historically existed from 1789 until 1947 when the National Security Act reorganized military departments.
- Congress renamed the National Military Establishment the Department of Defense in 1949 to avoid the NME abbreviation sounding like "enemy."
Name Change As A Message Of Strength
- The administration framed the name change as promoting "peace through strength" and signaling willingness to fight and win.
- Officials argued the title sharpens focus on national interests and projects a warrior ethos.