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National Defense Strategy Shift - The Pentagon is proposing a shift to prioritize protecting the homeland and Western Hemisphere over countering adversaries like China and Russia [2] - This shift marks a major departure from the previous administration's focus on deterring China [1][6] - The proposed strategy places domestic and regional missions above countering adversaries [2] - The shift is already occurring with the activation of National Guard troops and deployment of warships [4] Implications and Reactions - The move would likely inflame China hawks who view China's leadership as a danger to U S security [3] - The shift could question the old, trusted U S promises to allies [4] Military Actions - A U S military strike allegedly killed 11 suspected members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang in international waters [5] - The Pentagon has established a militarized zone across the southern border with Mexico allowing troops to detain civilians [5]