Nation May 08 Pentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs and says people can 'make up their own minds' A 2024 congressional report revealed hundreds of new UAP incidents but found no evidence that the U.S. government had ever confirmed a sighting of alien technology. By Collin Binkley, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Politics May 04 Trump drops hints of what's coming in new batch of UFO files set for release President Donald Trump says the Pentagon is preparing to release some “very interesting” UFO files uncovered by his administration, generating a mix of buzz and skepticism as he hints at new revelations around questions of alien life. By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
World Apr 29 Watch 5:40 Hegseth's contentious hearing in Congress reveals partisan divide over Iran war For the first time since the U.S. went to war with Iran, Defense Secretary Hegseth faced sharp questions on Wednesday from Congress. During the hearing, the Pentagon revealed that the war so far has cost $25 billion. The fighting is… By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart
Politics Apr 29 WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify for the 1st time since start of Iran war in House hearing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats Wednesday over a costly conflict being waged without congressional approval. By Ben Finley, Stephen Groves, David Klepper, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
Apr 22 Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, Pentagon says, in latest departure of a top defense leader By Associated Press In a statement posted to social media, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Phelan was “departing the administration, effective immediately.”… Continue reading
Apr 09 Federal judge finds Pentagon in violation of court order to restore reporters' access By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters, a setback in the administration's efforts to impede the work of journalists. Continue reading
Apr 06 Experts say Trump's threats to destroy Iran's infrastructure could be considered war crime By Ben Finley, Lindsay Whitehurst, Gary Fields, Associated Press In his news conference Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to blow up every bridge and power plant in Iran, action that would be so far-reaching that some experts in military law said it could constitute a war crime. Continue reading
Apr 02 Hegseth asks Army's top uniformed officer to step down as U.S. wages war against Iran By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The ouster of Gen. Randy George is just the latest of more than a dozen firings of top generals and admirals by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth since he first took office last year. Continue reading
Mar 31 WATCH: Hegseth won't say if U.S. will send ground troops into Iran By Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also said talks with Iran to end the conflict are ongoing. Continue reading