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The attack, meant to hobble ISIS in the country, is in response to the killing of U.S. troops.
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Trump lacks support or logistics for Venezuela ground invasion
The president told POLITICO on Monday that he wouldn’t rule out a ground invasion of the South American country.
Hegseth declares end of US 'utopian idealism' with new military strategy
The Defense secretary, speaking at the Reagan Defense Forum, outlined defense priorities that focus on the Western Hemisphere and reevaluate the U.S. relationship with Europe.
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China debate delayed Trump security strategy
Two key documents laying out the administration's strategic national security priorities are now expected to be released this month.
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White House says admiral approved second deadly boat strike
Karoline Leavitt defended the killings — and seemed to deflect any blame away from Pete Hegseth.
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Allies worry US demands Ukraine deal before security guarantees
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European allies that President Donald Trump will negotiate long-term assurances for Ukraine’s safety.
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Driscoll meets with Russians in Abu Dhabi about Ukraine peace plan
The Army secretary is speaking to Russian officials on Tuesday without Secretary of State Marco Rubio or other U.S. negotiators.
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US and Russia to meet about Ukraine as Europe races to influence deal
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll told a group of European ambassadors that the continent couldn’t match the Russian defense industry’s output, and the time for settling had arrived.
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Top Army officials visit Kyiv on peace and tech sharing mission
It's the highest-level visit by the Trump administration to the war-torn country since Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent traveled to Kyiv in February.
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Hegseth, in tone shift, talks nice to defense industry
The Pentagon chief offered a rare message of unity in a Friday speech to executives.
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Canada, in push away from US, aims to invest billions in defense
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget, released Tuesday, calls for a new industrial strategy and a multibillion-dollar project to bolster Ottawa’s defense spending.
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Trump’s National Guard DC deployment extended into 2026
The troops have been patrolling high-profile areas and collecting trash.
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Trump will arm South Korea with a nuclear submarine
South Korea’s nuclear submarine development plans reflect Seoul’s concerns about potential Chinese and North Korean aggression.
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Hegseth’s first dismissal with a chosen successor
The Defense secretary’s decision to place his senior military aide in a top Army post represents a new front in his efforts to overhaul the Pentagon.
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Trump orders US carrier strike group to Caribbean
The move is a major escalation of warships in the region.
Hegseth warns of ‘costs on Russia’ in latest sign of shifting US stance
The Defense secretary spoke before a meeting of European defense leaders that he has skipped in the past.
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Hegseth’s firing of Navy official compounds ‘culture of fear’ inside Pentagon
“It’s better just to keep your head down,” said one senior defense official.
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Hegseth uses rare meeting of generals to announce new military standards
He warned commanders who don’t support the changes could leave the service.
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Hegseth’s mysterious meeting with generals will focus on grooming and warrior ethos
The event, which will draw top brass from around the world, will function as a pep rally of sorts.
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Trump bills Hegseth’s unusual meeting with generals as a friendly meet-up
The Defense secretary demanded hundreds of top officials come to a base near Washington next week but did not say why.
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Hegseth axes panel that encourages women to enter military
The advisory committee, which has existed for nearly a century, advances “a divisive feminist agenda,” a Pentagon spokesperson said.
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Pentagon, amid media clampdown, codifies restrictions on think tank events
A new memo further limits what military officials can say at public events.
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Trump says US ‘trying’ to get Bagram airbase back
The first Trump administration negotiated an American withdrawal from the country by 2021 and didn’t mention keeping the base.
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Pentagon’s crackdown on Kirk comments stirs fears among troops
Some troops and Defense Department employees worry they will face politically motivated punishments for social media posts that are seen as disloyal to President Donald Trump.
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Pentagon plan prioritizes homeland over China threat
This marks a major departure from the first Trump administration, which emphasized deterring Beijing.
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White House to rebrand Pentagon the Department of War
The name change would likely require an act of Congress, although the White House is looking for ways to avoid a vote.
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‘Grasping for straws’: Europe floats Ukraine-Russia buffer zone in push for peace
The idea is one of several proposals European officials are considering as they scramble to establish a peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow.
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Pentagon says US will play a minimal role in Ukraine’s security guarantee
Meetings between NATO and U.S. defense officials left allies concerned that President Donald Trump would leave Europe to ensure a lasting peace in the war-scarred country.
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Pentagon belatedly defends Driscoll against Loomer attacks
The conservative activist said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been receptive to her concerns.
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