Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered hundreds of generals from around the world to convene on short notice to hear a speech regarding military standards and the "warrior ethos," according to multiple individuals familiar with the event as reported by The Washington Post. The gathering, described by sources as resembling a "pep rally," is expected to detail new readiness, fitness, and grooming standards for officers. The surprise meeting, which occurred during the reporting window of 5:37 PM to 6:36 PM UTC on September 26th, 2025, saw Hegseth outline a new vision for the U.S. military. This initiative aims to underscore the importance of the "warrior ethos" among military leadership, as noted by sources speaking to CNN. In other developments, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated on X that "Antifa-aligned domestic terrorists have NOWHERE to hide" and that under President Trump and Secretary Noem, DHS is "upholding the rule of law." The DHS also reported that dozens of "Antifa-aligned left-wing violent extremists" have been arrested for attacking law enforcement and participating in riots. Separately, Sinclair Broadcasting announced the end of its preemption of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," with the show set to return to air this evening on Sinclair's ABC affiliates. This decision comes after a period of carriage disputes. Meanwhile, a video circulating on X showed an ICE agent dropping his gun during an arrest, fumbling to retrieve it while pointing it at a crowd, without noticing the magazine had detached and fallen on the ground. President Donald Trump was present at the Ryder Cup in Bethpage, New York, earlier in the reporting window, as previously detailed. The House Oversight Committee Democrats also continued to release documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Separately, U.S. Attorney Jonathan Essayli stated that California's law to "unmask" federal agents is unconstitutional. Discussions regarding historical events also emerged, with one user on X stating that the memory of Wounded Knee "shouldn't be honored" due to the actions taken at the time, contrasting it with the awarding of 20 medals of honor. Another user posted a photo of Secretary Hegseth in an Adam Thielen jersey, calling him "my Secretary of War."
