Dan Lamothe
@danlamothe.bsky.social
Military affairs reporter with The Washington Post. State-school alum. Beer-league softball enthusiast. Dog guy. Signal for encrypted tips: danlamothe.30
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Dan Lamothe
@danlamothe.bsky.social
· Oct 1
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FAA imposed extraordinary 10-day flight restrictions on airspace around El Paso late following a communications breakdown with the Pentagon and DHS, after a laser-based counterdrone weapon was used by DHS personnel without full integration, officials said.
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Breakdown between Pentagon, FAA led to flight stoppage, officials say
An extraordinary 10-day restriction on flights around El Paso was issued late Tuesday and lifted hours later, over concerns about the Defense Department’s use of a laser counter-drone weapon.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:18 AM
FAA imposed extraordinary 10-day flight restrictions on airspace around El Paso late following a communications breakdown with the Pentagon and DHS, after a laser-based counterdrone weapon was used by DHS personnel without full integration, officials said.
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Yes, Puerto Rico is part of the U.S. But there also are 1 million Puerto Ricans in Florida and 5 million more in the Northeast.
I grew up in a neighborhood w/ a population that's about a quarter Puerto Rican. Tonight's halftime show was American, friends. Just a different kind.
I grew up in a neighborhood w/ a population that's about a quarter Puerto Rican. Tonight's halftime show was American, friends. Just a different kind.
February 9, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Yes, Puerto Rico is part of the U.S. But there also are 1 million Puerto Ricans in Florida and 5 million more in the Northeast.
I grew up in a neighborhood w/ a population that's about a quarter Puerto Rican. Tonight's halftime show was American, friends. Just a different kind.
I grew up in a neighborhood w/ a population that's about a quarter Puerto Rican. Tonight's halftime show was American, friends. Just a different kind.
What a week.
BREAKING: Washington Post publisher Will Lewis said Saturday that he’s stepping down, three days after the troubled newspaper said that it was laying off one-third of its staff.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he's stepping down, days after big layoffs at the paper
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he’s stepping down, three days after the troubled newspaper said that it was laying off one-third of its staff.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:07 AM
What a week.
And so concludes another week w/ no news briefing at the Pentagon.
The last on-camera briefing was held for an alternative right-wing press corps more than two months ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press departed in October.
The last on-camera briefing was held for an alternative right-wing press corps more than two months ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press departed in October.
February 7, 2026 at 2:48 AM
And so concludes another week w/ no news briefing at the Pentagon.
The last on-camera briefing was held for an alternative right-wing press corps more than two months ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press departed in October.
The last on-camera briefing was held for an alternative right-wing press corps more than two months ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press departed in October.
It's a dark day at The Washington Post and there's absolutely no reason to sugarcoat that.
February 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
It's a dark day at The Washington Post and there's absolutely no reason to sugarcoat that.
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Join us Thursday for a rally to #SaveThePost!! The rally will run from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at 1301 K St. NW!!
Bring friends! Bring gloves! Bring a love of journalism!
Bring friends! Bring gloves! Bring a love of journalism!
February 2, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Join us Thursday for a rally to #SaveThePost!! The rally will run from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at 1301 K St. NW!!
Bring friends! Bring gloves! Bring a love of journalism!
Bring friends! Bring gloves! Bring a love of journalism!
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I remain reachable on Signal at danlamothe.30
October 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I remain reachable on Signal at danlamothe.30
Daily Mail: Trump's 'new media' darlings who relished their Pentagon takeover now feel gagged by Pete Hegseth
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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Trump's 'new media' darlings now feel GAGGED
After Pete Hegseth's Pentagon sidelined veteran reporters, the 'New Media' vanguard's initial selfie-filled celebration quickly soured. Here is what they reveal.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Daily Mail: Trump's 'new media' darlings who relished their Pentagon takeover now feel gagged by Pete Hegseth
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
And so concludes another week w/ no news briefing at the Pentagon.
The last on-camera briefing was held for an alternative right-wing press corps nearly two months ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press corps departed in October.
The last on-camera briefing was held for an alternative right-wing press corps nearly two months ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press corps departed in October.
January 30, 2026 at 4:39 PM
And so concludes another week w/ no news briefing at the Pentagon.
The last on-camera briefing was held for an alternative right-wing press corps nearly two months ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press corps departed in October.
The last on-camera briefing was held for an alternative right-wing press corps nearly two months ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press corps departed in October.
A year ago today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived at the Pentagon for his first official day of work in the Trump administration.
January 27, 2026 at 5:58 PM
A year ago today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived at the Pentagon for his first official day of work in the Trump administration.
Recent news about The Washington Post is alarming, to say the least.
When we cover major news abroad, our national security team works hand in hand with our colleagues overseas.
When we cover unrest in Washington, we rely on our Metro colleagues for insight and street smarts.
When we cover major news abroad, our national security team works hand in hand with our colleagues overseas.
When we cover unrest in Washington, we rely on our Metro colleagues for insight and street smarts.
January 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Recent news about The Washington Post is alarming, to say the least.
When we cover major news abroad, our national security team works hand in hand with our colleagues overseas.
When we cover unrest in Washington, we rely on our Metro colleagues for insight and street smarts.
When we cover major news abroad, our national security team works hand in hand with our colleagues overseas.
When we cover unrest in Washington, we rely on our Metro colleagues for insight and street smarts.
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Exclusive: Border Patrol “Commander at Large” Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role and is expected to retire soon, sources tell @nickmiroff.bsky.social.
Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted
The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.
bit.ly
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Exclusive: Border Patrol “Commander at Large” Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role and is expected to retire soon, sources tell @nickmiroff.bsky.social.
"Videos analyzed by The New York Times appear to contradict accounts given by Homeland Security officials about the shooting."
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/us...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/us...
Here’s the latest.
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:02 PM
"Videos analyzed by The New York Times appear to contradict accounts given by Homeland Security officials about the shooting."
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/us...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/us...
And so concludes another week w/ no routine news briefing at the Pentagon.
The last on-camera briefing was held for the "new" right-wing press corps nearly two months ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press corps departed in October.
The last on-camera briefing was held for the "new" right-wing press corps nearly two months ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press corps departed in October.
January 23, 2026 at 5:37 PM
And so concludes another week w/ no routine news briefing at the Pentagon.
The last on-camera briefing was held for the "new" right-wing press corps nearly two months ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press corps departed in October.
The last on-camera briefing was held for the "new" right-wing press corps nearly two months ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press corps departed in October.
NEW: Autopsy report classifies ICE detainee’s death as a homicide
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Autopsy report classifies ICE detainee’s death as a homicide
The report deeming an ICE detainee’s death in Texas a homicide comes the same day that a federal judge temporarily barred the deportation of two witnesses.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:57 AM
NEW: Autopsy report classifies ICE detainee’s death as a homicide
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Still feels like this storm will deliver somewhere between six inches of snow and "The Day After Tomorrow."
a person is holding a piece of snow in their hands .
ALT: a person is holding a piece of snow in their hands .
media.tenor.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Still feels like this storm will deliver somewhere between six inches of snow and "The Day After Tomorrow."
"We must end this uncivil war."
-- President Biden, five years ago today upon inauguration
-- President Biden, five years ago today upon inauguration
January 20, 2026 at 9:33 PM
"We must end this uncivil war."
-- President Biden, five years ago today upon inauguration
-- President Biden, five years ago today upon inauguration
Where we are:
"... Military planners are modelling a U.S. invasion from the south, expecting American forces to overcome Canada’s strategic positions on land and at sea within a week and possibly as quickly as two days."
Such an order is still seen as unlikely, the officials add.
"... Military planners are modelling a U.S. invasion from the south, expecting American forces to overcome Canada’s strategic positions on land and at sea within a week and possibly as quickly as two days."
Such an order is still seen as unlikely, the officials add.
January 20, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Where we are:
"... Military planners are modelling a U.S. invasion from the south, expecting American forces to overcome Canada’s strategic positions on land and at sea within a week and possibly as quickly as two days."
Such an order is still seen as unlikely, the officials add.
"... Military planners are modelling a U.S. invasion from the south, expecting American forces to overcome Canada’s strategic positions on land and at sea within a week and possibly as quickly as two days."
Such an order is still seen as unlikely, the officials add.
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Pentagon readies 1,500 soldiers to possibly deploy to Minnesota, officials say
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Pentagon readies 1,500 soldiers to possibly deploy to Minnesota, officials say
Soldiers with the Army’s 11th Airborne Division in Alaska have been placed at the ready following Trump’s Insurrection Act threat, according to defense officials.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Pentagon readies 1,500 soldiers to possibly deploy to Minnesota, officials say
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About 1,500 soldiers w/ 11th Airborne Division in Alaska have been placed on prepare-to-deploy orders with a mission in Minnesota in mind, defense officials tell me tonight. Unclear if some or all of them ultimately will go.
News reported tonight by ABC News, too.
News reported tonight by ABC News, too.
January 18, 2026 at 4:08 AM
About 1,500 soldiers w/ 11th Airborne Division in Alaska have been placed on prepare-to-deploy orders with a mission in Minnesota in mind, defense officials tell me tonight. Unclear if some or all of them ultimately will go.
News reported tonight by ABC News, too.
News reported tonight by ABC News, too.
Good Saturday evening to you.
Lots going on. As always, I'm reachable at dan.lamothe@washpost.com, here by DM, or on Signal at danlamothe.30 for tips as I cover the Pentagon.
Tell me what you're seeing, with thanks.
Lots going on. As always, I'm reachable at dan.lamothe@washpost.com, here by DM, or on Signal at danlamothe.30 for tips as I cover the Pentagon.
Tell me what you're seeing, with thanks.
January 17, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Good Saturday evening to you.
Lots going on. As always, I'm reachable at dan.lamothe@washpost.com, here by DM, or on Signal at danlamothe.30 for tips as I cover the Pentagon.
Tell me what you're seeing, with thanks.
Lots going on. As always, I'm reachable at dan.lamothe@washpost.com, here by DM, or on Signal at danlamothe.30 for tips as I cover the Pentagon.
Tell me what you're seeing, with thanks.
NEW: Trump officials extend National Guard’s D.C. mission through 2026.
H/T earlier reporting from @halbritz.bsky.social
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H/T earlier reporting from @halbritz.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Trump officials extend National Guard’s D.C. mission through 2026
The domestic military mission, which is the subject of an ongoing court challenge, was due to expire at the end of February.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM
NEW: Trump officials extend National Guard’s D.C. mission through 2026.
H/T earlier reporting from @halbritz.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
H/T earlier reporting from @halbritz.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
And so concludes another week w/ no routine news briefing at the Pentagon.
The last on-camera briefing was held for the "new" right-wing press corps more than a month ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press corps departed in October.
The last on-camera briefing was held for the "new" right-wing press corps more than a month ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press corps departed in October.
January 16, 2026 at 10:13 PM
And so concludes another week w/ no routine news briefing at the Pentagon.
The last on-camera briefing was held for the "new" right-wing press corps more than a month ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press corps departed in October.
The last on-camera briefing was held for the "new" right-wing press corps more than a month ago, on Dec. 2.
The press space has been mostly vacant since the traditional press corps departed in October.