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Tim Kaine Battles Trump Cabinet Member for Saying ‘Department of War’ Instead of DOD: ‘Whimsical Cosplay!’ — Russell Vought | ChamberLight
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Senator Tim Kaine clashed with OMB Director Russ Vought over the Trump administration's attempt to rename the Department of Defense to the 'Department of War.' Kaine dismissed the move as 'whimsical cosplay,' noting the name remains unchanged by federal statute.
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best Outlet credibility · Mediaite 67/100 MEDIUM 144 stories · 66–68 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This article 1 analysis · Apr 17, 2026
65 Credibility MEDIUM Source credibility: 65 out of 100 60 Neutrality SOME TILT Story neutrality: 60 out of 100
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