Politics Aug 18 Sen. Slotkin presses Hegseth, Caine to commit to keeping U.S. military out of the midterm elections “I’d ask you to confirm a simple statement: the Department of Defense will not send Federal troops to the polls or to seize election materials of any kind,” Slotkin wrote to Hegseth and to Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of…
World Aug 15 U.S. pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere The USS George Washington is departing the Pacific and expected to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East amid growing concerns about mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed carrier.
Politics Aug 11 Former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released, advocates say Before he was flown out of Russia, Robert Gilman had been in “a dissociative stupor” for 47 days due to the abuse he has suffered in prison.
World Aug 07 A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise.
Health Aug 06 Iran war renews concerns about lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to American troops Democratic lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the care wounded troops received following an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait that killed six soldiers early in the Iran war.
World Jul 28 Iran launched multiple missiles at American forces, U.S. military says All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted, U.S. Central Command said on social media.
World Jul 21 U.S. and Iran dig in over control of the Strait of Hormuz While the Trump administration says it is open to diplomacy, Iran so far has refused to loosen its grip over the crucial oil shipping corridor in the Persian Gulf.
World Jul 19 U.S. announces another troop death as Israel warns Tehran's attacks are coming close Step by step, the U.S, and Iran have returned closer to all-out war as last month's interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled and shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has largely stalled.
World Jul 14 Why it's so difficult for the U.S. to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz Commercial vessels have been avoiding traditional routes through the strait out of fear of Iranian mines.
Politics Jun 05 Trump's troop reversals in Europe could cost taxpayers millions, officials say The U.S. military is waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump's back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe, upending the lives of military personnel and potentially costing taxpayers millions of dollars, two U.S. defense officials told The Associated Press.