6 hours ago Trump signals deeper Europe troop cuts beyond 5,000, setting up fight with Congress Trump threatens to pull U.S. troops from NATO allies Germany, Italy and Spain after they resisted supporting operations tied to the Iran conflict.
12 hours ago Inside China’s AI ‘wolf pack’ drones built with Taiwan conflict in mind China is developing AI-powered robotic wolf packs designed to scout and support troops in a potential Taiwan invasion, according to an Foundation for Defense of Democracies report.
2 days ago Trump aims to reset war powers clock with controversial bid to bypass Congress U.S. officials say the Iran ceasefire ended hostilities and reset the War Powers clock, but legal experts say military operations complicate that.
4 days ago Hegseth fires back at Warren’s insider trading comments tied to Iran war: ‘No one owns me’ War Secretary Pete Hegseth denies insider trading allegations during a heated Senate exchange with Sen. Elizabeth Warren over Iran war oil trades.
4 days ago US eyes first-ever hypersonic Dark Eagle deployment as Iran pushes beyond strike range U.S. Central Command reportedly has requested deployment of the Army's Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon to the Middle East amid Iran missile concerns.
5 days ago Vance pushes back on report of stockpile concerns as US races to boost missile production JD Vance disputed a report on U.S. missile stockpile concerns as the Pentagon races to ramp up production after years of lagging output strained supplies.
5 days ago Missing scientist scrutiny reaches FBI as Patel's probe of mystery disappearances set for 'final report' FBI Director Kash Patel says the bureau will produce a report "in short order" on whether mysterious scientist deaths and disappearances are linked.
5 days ago FBI brings alleged China-linked hacker to US in rare extradition as Patel defends Italy trip FBI Directo Kash Patel says the FBI arrested alleged Chinese hacker Xu Zewei, accused of targeting U.S. universities and COVID-19 vaccine research for Beijing.
5 days ago Legal experts warn Comey ‘86 47’ indictment faces First Amendment hurdles James Comey allegedly faces federal charges over a social media post some interpreted as a threat against Trump, raising First Amendment questions.
6 days ago US Middle East ally strips citizenship from 69 in crackdown on pro-Iran support Bahrain stripped citizenship from dozens accused of promoting pro-Iran sentiment, drawing criticism from rights groups over lack of legal safeguards.
6 days ago Pentagon jumps from $225M to $55B on drones as cheap attacks overwhelm US defenses The Pentagon seeks roughly $55 billion for drone and autonomous warfare programs in its fiscal year 2027 budget, a dramatic surge from $225 million.
6 days ago Trump squeezes Iran with maximum pressure — why it hasn’t forced a breakthrough Two months of U.S. military strikes and a naval blockade on Iran have failed to force Iran to make the nuclear concessions President Donald Trump is seeking.
April 27 Iran turns to Putin as US talks collapse, Hormuz standoff threatens global oil flow Iran's foreign minister meets Vladimir Putin as U.S.–Iran talks collapse, escalating tensions over the critical Strait of Hormuz oil choke point.
April 25 Trump shares details on 'very sick person' who fired shots at White House Correspondents' Dinner President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a sudden disturbance sent attendees ducking for cover as Secret Service intervened. The cause of the incident remains unclear.
April 25 US turns to drones after retiring minesweepers to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran crisis The U.S. is racing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Iran reportedly lays mines in the critical waterway, testing the Navy's shift to unmanned systems.
April 24 Pentagon cracks open Biden’s botched Afghan withdrawal as sweeping report readies all the receipts The Pentagon plans to declassify restricted materials from Afghanistan withdrawal probes, reopening scrutiny of key decisions during the 2021 exit.
April 24 Defense Department scientist’s accidental death raises questions as probe into missing scientists grows A government chemist who researched Novichok nerve agents died in a 2022 incident ruled accidental, but colleagues and family say it doesn't add up.
April 23 Trump praises ousted Navy Secretary Phelan amid tensions with Pentagon leadership Sources say Navy Secretary John Phelan was removed after months of tensions with Pentagon leaders over shipbuilding programs and chain-of-command issues.
April 23 US drains critical missile stockpiles in Iran war as yearslong rebuild looms The U.S. may have burned through roughly half its Patriot missile stockpile during the Iran conflict, according to a new CSIS analysis of munitions use.
April 22 Iran seizes ships in Hormuz as US talks falter after ceasefire extension Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz hours after Trump extended the ceasefire, escalating the U.S.-Iran maritime standoff.
April 21 CIA personnel killed in Mexico crash tied to cartel operation; questions mount over US role Mexico's president orders an investigation after a crash killed two U.S. officials and two Mexican officials linked to a clandestine drug lab operation.
April 21 US falls behind in hypersonic race as China, Russia gain edge The U.S. is racing to develop hypersonic weapons to counter China and Russia, but delays, limited testing and shifting programs are raising concerns.
April 20 China-linked route exposed after US seizes Iran-bound ship with suspected dual-use cargo An Iranian-flagged cargo ship seized by U.S. forces had recently visited Chinese ports, spotlighting a supply route now under scrutiny by officials.
April 20 Lawmakers demand answers as scientists tied to US secrets die or vanish House Republicans press FBI, Department of Energy, NASA and Pentagon for answers after reports of vanished individuals linked to sensitive nuclear and aerospace programs.
April 17 White House meets AI firm Anthropic amid political tensions, Pentagon dispute Trump administration reconsiders Anthropic ban as CEO meets White House officials to discuss Mythos Preview, a powerful new AI cybersecurity model.
April 17 11th scientist death emerges in string of missing, dead officials with access to US secrets Antigravity researcher Amy Eskridge, who reportedly died in 2022, has drawn renewed attention amid questions about scientists dying under odd circumstances.
April 17 Greenland talks on ‘good trajectory,’ White House says amid Trump takeover push U.S. officials say negotiations with Denmark and Greenland are moving in a positive direction, even as tensions remain over Trump’s push for greater U.S. control of the strategic Arctic island.
April 16 Missing general, scientist deaths tied to secret US work prompt White House probe Multiple scientists tied to U.S. military and defense research have disappeared or died, prompting questions about whether a broader pattern exists.
April 16 US eyes Iran fast boats with ‘kill’ tactics tested in Venezuela drug-boat strikes The U.S. prepares for high-risk naval encounters with Iran's fast-attack boats in the Strait of Hormuz as the blockade of Iranian ports continues.
April 15 WATCH: Ex-NATO chief draws red line as Trump fumes alliance abandoned US during Iran war Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance should not be drawn into supporting U.S. military operations against Iran, calling NATO defensive.