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Defense & National Security
Pentagon politics, military spending, intelligence community, and the threats facing American security.
Defense
CENTCOM Intercepts Iranian Drones, Missiles in Failed Strike on Allies
CENTCOM intercepted Iranian drones and ballistic missiles aimed at U.S. allies in the Gulf, as negotiations continue ove
Defense
Convicted Jan. 6 Rioter Lands Pentagon Counterterrorism Role in Special Ops Office
Elias Irizarry, who pleaded guilty for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, now works in the Pentagon's special operat
Defense
Senate Democrats Push AI Restrictions on Military in Defense Bill
Democratic senators are pushing for AI guardrails on military use, including limits on nuclear launches and autonomous w
Defense
Massive Cross-Border Tunnel Linking San Diego to Tijuana Uncovered by Mexican Authorities
Mexican authorities have uncovered a sophisticated 265-meter underground tunnel connecting Tijuana to San Diego, used as
Defense
Ukrainian Drone Strategy Forces Putin to Rethink War as Russia Shows Signs of Weakening
Ukraine's shift to drone warfare and deep strikes inside Russia is altering the conflict's dynamics, forcing Putin to ca
Defense
Trump's Narrative War: Spinning Iran Stalemate and Economic Pain
Five months into Operation Epic Fury, President Trump faces a stalemate in Iran and rising economic discontent, but his
Defense
Congress Must Fix Budget Dysfunction to Secure $1.5 Trillion Defense Plan
The White House's $1.5 trillion defense budget request hinges on Congress ending its chronic funding dysfunction to avoi
Breaking
Iran and US Exchange Strikes as Trump Downplays Tensions on Social Media
American forces intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at Kuwait, while US strikes hit Iranian radar and drone sit
Breaking
US Strikes Iranian Radar and Drone Command Sites in Retaliatory Operation
US Central Command struck Iranian radar and drone command sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island over the weekend, retaliating
Defense
Morocco and US Deepen Defense Ties 250 Years After First Recognition
Morocco and the US have signed a new 10-year Defense Cooperation Roadmap, deepening ties in cybersecurity, advanced tech
Defense
GOP Splits Over Trump's Iran Deal: Hawks vs. War-Weary Senators
A proposed peace deal with Iran is fracturing Senate Republicans, pitting defense hawks against those eager to end hosti
Defense
Coons Warns Iran Is 'Stronger' After Three Months of US Conflict
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said Iran is stronger than 90 days ago, using drones to strike allies and close the Strait of