Aug 07 U.S. Air Force to deny retirement pay for transgender troops being separated from service By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press An Air Force spokesperson told The Associated Press that “although service members with 15 to 18 years of honorable service were permitted to apply for an exception to policy, none of the exceptions to policy were approved.”… Continue reading
Jul 11 Pentagon acknowledges Iran's attack on Qatar air base hit dome used for U.S. communications By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The Iranian attack on Al Udeid Air Base outside of Doha, Qatar's capital, on June 23 came as a response to the American bombing of three nuclear sites in Iran. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Pentagon spokesperson discusses Ukraine aid halt, Iran nuclear sites at news briefing By Associated Press The Pentagon’s chief spokesperson said Wednesday that the pause of weapons shipments to Ukraine is part of a review of military assistance to ensure it aligns with U.S. defense priorities. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 7:31 Iran's nuclear program ruined for now, deal needed to keep it that way, ex-inspector warns By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn The Trump administration again furiously defended the airstrikes against Iran's nuclear program, claiming the facilities were destroyed. Defense Secretary Hegseth denounced reporting on a leaked initial intelligence assessment that said Iran’s nuclear program was set back by only a few… Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch 6:45 GOP Sen. Rounds says Iran nuclear threat 'very seriously eliminated' By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens Republican Sen. Michael Rounds of South Dakota sits on both the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees. On Thursday, he and other senators were briefed by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and… Continue watching
Jun 26 Pentagon lays out details about military tactics used in U.S. strikes on Iran By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Pentagon leaders have laid out new details about military tactics and explosives to bolster their argument that U.S. attacks had destroyed key Iranian nuclear facilities. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 6:50 Retired U.S. vice admiral analyzes Iran conflict and what's next By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn For analysis of the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and Tehran's response, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan. He commanded the U.S. 5th Fleet based in Bahrain and is now a distinguished military fellow at the… Continue watching
Jun 23 Watch 4:37 Some Republicans in Congress clash with Trump over Iran strikes By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been reacting to news of the Iran strikes. Lisa Desjardins reports on the role of Congress and what members of both parties are saying. Continue watching
Jun 22 How U.S. stealth bombers struck Iran's nuclear sites without detection By Farnoush Amiri, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The operation relied on a series of deceptive tactics and decoys to maintain the secrecy, U.S. officials said hours after the attack, which was preceded by nine days of Israeli attacks that debilitated Iran's military leadership and air defenses. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 4:52 What we know about the U.S.' unprecedented direct attack on Iran By Nick Schifrin, Kaisha Young, Claire Mufson, Veronica Vela The Middle East stands at a pivot point Sunday after the Trump administration launched airstrikes on three of Iran’s largest nuclear sites. In response, Iran said the time for diplomacy is over and hinted at military retaliation against the United… Continue watching