World Jun 27 Pentagon says it detected ‘active preparations’ by Syria for chemical attack The Pentagon said it detected "active preparations" by Syria for a chemical weapons attack, giving weight to a White House statement hours earlier that the Syrian government would "pay a heavy price" if it carried out such an attack.
World Jun 25 War and waste: Cautionary tales as U.S. ponders Afghan boost These tales help explain why some in Congress question the wisdom of investing even more resources in Afghanistan, nearly 16 years after the United States invaded the Taliban-ruled country.
World Jun 19 Syria brings new urgency to easing tensions between U.S. and Russia As Syria's complex war ramps up, the Trump administration is scrambling to tamp down tensions and avoid open hostilities with the Russians.
Nation Jun 14 Mattis: Trump has delegated decisions on Afghan troop levels WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Wednesday he can now set U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan after receiving the authority from President Donald Trump. It's a break from past practice that Mattis said will enable him to more effectively…
Politics Jun 03 Pentagon chief turns up heat on North Korea and China U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis turned up the heat on North Korea and its main benefactor, China, on Saturday, calling the North Koreans a "clear and present danger."…
Nation May 30 U.S. shoots down mock warhead over Pacific, but questions remain Despite the success, the $244 million test didn't confirm that under wartime conditions the U.S. could intercept an intercontinental-range missile fired by North Korea…
Politics May 26 U.S. plans first test of ICBM intercept, with North Korea on mind Preparing for North Korea's growing threat, the Pentagon will try to shoot down an intercontinental-range missile for the first time in a test next week.
World May 19 Why the U.S. wants to manage a complex Syria battlefield with Russia In Syria's main oil-producing region, U.S.-backed forces fighting Islamic extremists are in conflict with Russian-backed Syrian forces.
Politics May 16 Chelsea Manning to stay on active duty when released from prison tomorrow The Army says that when transgender soldier Chelsea Manning is released from military prison on Wednesday she will remain on active duty in a special status, pending her final appellate review.
World May 09 Trump administration will arm Syrian Kurds ‘as necessary,’ despite Turkish objections WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Tuesday it will arm Syria's Kurdish fighters "as necessary" to recapture the key Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa, despite intense opposition from NATO ally Turkey, which sees the Kurds as terrorists.