Politics Oct 10 Secretary of State Blinken to travel to Israel to express solidarity after Hamas attacks President Joe Biden is dispatching his top diplomat to Israel on an urgent mission to show U.S. support after major terrorist attacks by Hamas militants.
World Oct 09 At least 9 Americans killed in Hamas attack on Israel, State Department says The department said an undetermined number of American citizens remain missing and unaccounted for.
World Oct 05 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing after U.S. shoots down armed Turkish drone in Syria The Pentagon said Thursday the U.S. military shot down an armed Turkish drone that came within 500 meters of American troops in northeastern Syria, in a rare use of force by one NATO member against another.
Politics Sep 29 WATCH: Gen. Milley delivers defense of democracy in farewell address Milley delivered a full-throated defense of democracy and not-so-subtle swipes at Trump during a packed ceremony on Friday as he closed out his four, often tumultuous years as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Politics Sep 20 Senate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees Brown's confirmation on a 83-11 vote, months after President Joe Biden nominated him for the post, comes as Democrats try to maneuver around holds placed on hundreds of nominations by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville over the Pentagon's abortion policy.
Politics Sep 20 Pentagon working to restore benefits to LGBTQ+ veterans forced out under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Under the policy, service members who had other than heterosexual orientation could serve — as long as they kept it quiet. That led to years of discrimination, undue pressure, discharges and lost benefits.
Economy Sep 11 Elon Musk’s refusal to provide Starlink support for Ukraine attack in Crimea raises questions for Pentagon SpaceX founder Elon Musk's refusal to allow Ukraine to use Starlink internet services to launch a surprise attack on Russian forces in Crimea last September has raised questions for the Pentagon.
Politics Sep 07 A look at the uranium-based anti-tank ammunition the U.S. is sending to Ukraine The United States said Wednesday it's sending depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine, following Britain's lead in sending the munitions to help Kyiv fight Russia's invasion.
Politics Sep 07 Hundreds of military promotions are stalled as a Republican senator demands end to abortion policy The lack of progress on nominations has prompted Pentagon officials to go on a public relations offensive as the Senate returns to Washington after five weeks away.
Politics Aug 29 U.S. to send $250 million in weapons and ammunition to Ukraine The weapons will be drawn from existing U.S. stockpiles, officials said Tuesday, and will include mine-clearing equipment, artillery and rocket rounds, ambulances and medical gear, among other items and spare parts.