Trump restored the Department of War. Now it’s up to Congress to finish the job

The article argues that Congress should put the Department of War name into law after President Trump authorized the change by executive order; the Pentagon is also pressing for legislation to formalize it.

• The author says Trump signed an executive order authorizing the Department of War name and argues that Congress should formally approve it.· 1 source
• The article says the House and Senate Armed Services Committee have backed restoring the name in this year’s defense bill.· 1 source
• The Hill reports that the Pentagon is urging Congress to retain provisions in the annual defense policy bill that authorize the name change.· 1 source