LoginPentagon official: Iran still threatens Strait of Hormuz
Tehran’s ability to scare off commercial ships continues to give it leverage in any peace negotiation with the U.S.
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Kelly’s profile rises as he heads toward another likely victory over Hegseth
The saga has turned the Democratic senator into a high-profile opponent of the administration and elevated his national standing ahead of a possible presidential run.
Hegseth says Iran war can continue despite legal deadline
The Pentagon chief told senators a ceasefire in the Middle East pauses a 60-day war powers clock.
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As Iran war drags on, Hegseth labels Dems obstacle to peace
His decision to label critics as short-sighted and unpatriotic pulls a page from the Donald Trump playbook: when threatened, attack.
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Senate Armed Services chair: Trump should resume strikes on Iran
Sen. Roger Wicker said the administration needs to “finish destroying Iran’s conventional military capabilities.”
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Hegseth declares victory in Iran but says US forces will remain in region
The Defense Secretary repeatedly referred to the U.S. military operation in the past tense.
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Officials warn US is running out of targets to strike in Iran
Iran is fighting a different kind of war, one less focused on military tactics than economics.
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Trump says he expects US to leave Iran in ‘2 or 3 weeks’
The president will address the nation Wednesday evening on the war.
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Pentagon says lethal boat strikes are ‘just the beginning’ in South, Central America
A top DOD official also told lawmakers on Tuesday that the possibility of deploying ground forces hasn’t been ruled out.
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Republican lawmakers shrug at more funding for Iran war
Republicans say the administration hasn’t suggested it needs more funding for the U.S.-Israel operation.
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Pentagon: First week of Iran war cost about $11B
The Defense Department’s acting comptroller said officials plan to submit a supplemental budget request to Congress in the coming days.
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Harvard sidesteps Hegseth’s ban on military students
The school will allow troops accepted into its academic programs to defer enrollment for four years after Pentagon leaders barred studies there.
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Hegseth revives push to punish Sen. Mark Kelly
The Defense secretary appealed a ruling this month in favor of the former Navy captain.
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Trump officials tell Congress: No troops in Venezuela
A closed-door Senate briefing with national security leaders about the capture of Nicolás Maduro did little to sway the entrenched positions of each party.
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Pentagon moves to punish senator for anti-Trump video
The Pentagon has been investigating the retired Navy captain after he and other Democrats publicly called for troops to disobey illegal orders.
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Trump claims credit for military bonus that Congress already approved
The White House’s plans for a “warrior dividend” to reward troops this holiday season are actually housing assistance funds approved this summer.
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Congress to withhold Pentagon travel funds until it sees boat strike videos
Lawmakers quietly stuck the requirement into their must-pass annual defense policy bill.
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DOD can’t say who it killed in military strikes against drug smugglers
Lawmakers left frustrated after a classified briefing with department officials.
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