Jan 10 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Austin and Ukraine's Zelenskyy hold final meeting By Tara Copp, Associated Press Austin warned that to cease military support now "will only invite more aggression, chaos and war."… Continue reading
Jan 10 U.S. intelligence finds no link between 'Havana syndrome' and foreign power, but two spy agencies say it's possible By David Klepper, Associated Press A new report from U.S. intelligence finds no evidence linking a foreign power to the mysterious "Havana syndrome" injuries experienced by U.S. personnel. Continue reading
Jan 08 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as it sends 10 Navy helicopters to help fight Los Angeles fires By Associated Press The Pentagon announced Wednesday that it will assist California in its effort to combat massive wildfires roaring through the Los Angeles area. Continue reading
Jan 03 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing after deadly incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas By Associated Press The Pentagon weighed in on the deadly New Year's Day incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas Friday. Continue reading
Dec 31 Military appeals court rejects Defense secretary's order nullifying 9/11 plea deals By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The decision puts back on track the agreements that would have the three men plead guilty to one of the deadliest attacks ever on the United States in exchange for being spared the possibility of the death penalty. Continue reading
Dec 19 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as it says number of U.S. troops doubled in Syria before Assad's fall By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press The United States doubled the number of its forces in Syria to fight the Islamic State group before the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government, the Pentagon said Thursday. Continue reading
Dec 11 WATCH: House approves $895B defense bill that raises military pay, bans coverage of trans care for children of service members By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill passed the House by a vote of 281-140 and will next move to the Senate, where lawmakers had sought a bigger boost in defense spending than the current measure allows. Continue reading
Dec 11 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as U.S. warns Russia may use new missile against Ukraine By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The U. S. official said Russia has only a handful of the missiles and that they carry a smaller warhead than other missiles that Russia has regularly launched at Ukraine. Continue reading
Dec 04 Trump considers DeSantis for Pentagon chief with Hegseth facing new allegations, AP reports By Thomas Beaumont, Adriana Gomez Licon, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Trump transition team is growing concerned about Hegseth's path to Senate confirmation and is actively looking at potential replacements, according to a person familiar with the matter. Continue reading
Dec 03 WATCH: U.S. forces in eastern Syria conduct self-defense strike, Pentagon says By Associated Press Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have captured four new towns, bringing them closer to the central city of Hama. Continue reading