- China hosted a defence summit involving experts and scholars at the Shangri-La Dialogue and Xiangshan Forum in Singapore on May 28, 2026.
- NZDF representative Chris Penk attended the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore to discuss Indo-Pacific security challenges and collaborative strength.
- The U.S. hosted a premier defense summit focusing on regional issues and Indo-Pacific concerns.
- Donald Trump hosted an event at the White House South Lawn on May 29th, where the DoD set fitness standards and the Pentagon issued memos.
Trump used the title for the Pentagon, while Secretary Hegseth drew a comparison between Trump and Abraham Lincoln.
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Updated May 27
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What happened
Trump used the title for the Pentagon, while Secretary Hegseth drew a comparison between Trump and Abraham Lincoln.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Pete Hegseth serves as Defense Secretary under the Trump administration, invoking the Defense Production Act to boost capacity amid concerns over the war with Iran.Sub-event
Trump adopts the title of the Pentagon establishment, linked to Lincoln.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Abraham Lincoln
president of the United States from 1861 to 1865 (1809-1865)