• Pete Hegseth to chair Pentagon's Homeland Defense Board.
• Board to advise on domestic military operations and security preparedness.
• Up to 20 members, with estimated annual cost of $350,000.
• Board to examine surge capacity, critical infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

The establishment of the Homeland Defense Board may indicate a shift in the Pentagon's priorities towards domestic security, which could have significant implications for the military's role in homeland defense. The board's focus on advising on domestic military operations and security preparedness suggests a growing concern about the complex boundaries surrounding these issues, and may signal a more proactive approach to addressing these challenges.