Pentagon

MILITARY 6 hours ago

USS Ford ordered to the Middle East, the second aircraft carrier being sent to the region

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier was ordered to the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran amid rising regional tensions.

Latin America 1 day ago

Western Hemisphere defense chiefs convene after border drone scare prompts airspace closure

Top U.S. military leaders hosted over 30 nations in Washington to strengthen Western Hemisphere security cooperation and address growing regional threats.

Politics 2 days ago

Grand jury rejects DOJ effort to indict Democratic lawmakers who urged military to defy illegal orders

A grand jury refused to indict Democratic lawmakers who urged military members to ignore "illegal orders," dealing a blow to the Justice Department.

Opinion 5 days ago

DAVID MARCUS: Only Hegseth can save storied Virginia Military Institute from woke state lawmakers

Pete Hegseth backs the Virginia Military Institute as state lawmakers threaten funding over alleged racism. Federal intervention looms for the historic college.

Pete Hegseth 6 days ago

Hegseth ending military education ties with Harvard amid Trump feud: 'We train warriors, not wokesters'

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that military education programs with Harvard University will end in the 2026-27 academic year.

Pentagon February 4

Pentagon watchdog warns drone incursions require 'immediate attention' at US military bases

Pentagon report reveals military bases face daily drone incursions but lack clear authority to respond effectively, exposing critical security gaps.

Pentagon February 4

Federal judge grills DOJ lawyers over censure of Democratic senator

Federal judge seems to signal support for Sen. Mark Kelly's claim that the Pentagon violated his First Amendment rights by retaliating against him.

Iran February 3

Iranian gunboats unsuccessfully attempt to board US oil tanker as Trump builds military presence

Iranian gunboats unsuccessfully attempted to intercept a U.S. oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday before a U.S. Navy vessel intervened, reports say.

Defense Spending & Budget News January 26

Russia reportedly slams Trump’s Golden Dome as 'provocative' as trillion-dollar shield takes shape

Russia reportedly called the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense project "provocative" as an expert says Russia's reaction shows the system's power as a bargaining chip.

Pentagon January 26

Pentagon warns future wars may hit US soil as 'direct military threats' grow

Pentagon's new National Defense Strategy prioritizes homeland defense over overseas missions, warning that future wars may hit U.S. soil directly.