US calls on Germany to join naval mission in Strait of Hormuz amid tensions...
The United States on Tuesday ramped up pressure on Germany to join the U.S.-led endeavor to secure a strategic shipping waterway in the Persian Gulf in the face of rising tensions between Washington...
View ArticleNorth Korea fires multiple unidentified projectiles
North Korea fired multiple unidentified projectiles Wednesday morning local time, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said.The South Korean military said the projectiles were launched from the Hodo...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: General accused of sexual assault denies allegations |...
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View ArticleSenate confirms Trump's deputy Defense secretary
The Senate on Tuesday night approved President Trump's pick for the No. 2 Pentagon post. Senators confirmed David Norquist to be the deputy Defense secretary by voice vote, completing a key item on the...
View ArticleButtigieg pledges Afghanistan withdrawal during first year in office
South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, a veteran of the Afghanistan War, on Tuesday vowed to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan during his first year in office if elected president.“We will...
View ArticleWarren, Bullock spar over 'no first use' nuclear policy
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Montana Gov. Steve Bullock (D) sparred Tuesday night over her proposed “no first use” policy on nuclear weapons during the Democratic debate.In defending the...
View ArticleLandmark US-Russia arms control treaty poised for final blow
The U.S. is about to officially toss out a 30-year-old arms control treaty credited with helping end the Cold War. Friday marks the end of a six-month withdrawal period from the Intermediate-range...
View ArticleNorth Korea tests two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea says
North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast Wednesday in Pyongyang's second weapons test in less than a week, the South Korean military said.The missiles, launched from...
View ArticleIran: Pompeo offer to visit Tehran a 'hypocritical gesture'
Iran has reportedly called Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's offer to visit Tehran a "hypocritical gesture."Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Wednesday in comments directed at Pompeo, “You...
View ArticleTop US admiral nominee says foreign partners would do most of the work in...
The United States envisions a plan to escort ships through the Gulf region being carried out “80 or 90 percent” by allies and partners, the admiral nominated to lead the Navy said Wednesday.“The...
View ArticleNavy fighter jet crashes in California
Search and rescue efforts are underway after a Navy fighter jet crashed in California near a naval weapons station on Wednesday. The F/A-18E jet crashed about 10 a.m. local time near the Naval Air...
View ArticleTrump says he's asked Navy to rescind awards given to prosecutors in...
President Trump on Wednesday said he has directed the head of the Navy to rescind awards given to the government prosecutors who unsuccessfully tried the war crimes case against former Navy SEAL Edward...
View ArticleTrump taps Sean Spicer to join Naval Academy board of visitors
President Trump plans to appoint former White House press secretary Sean Spicer to the Naval Academy's Board of Visitors, the White House announced Wednesday.Spicer is one of three individuals Trump...
View ArticleTrump administration announces sanctions on Iran's foreign minister
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced additional U.S. sanctions against Iran, this time targeting Tehran’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.The Treasury Department said in...
View ArticleSenate committee advances nomination of general accused of sexual assault
The Senate Armed Services Committee has voted to advance the nomination of Gen. John Hyten, who has been accused of sexual assault by a subordinate officer, to be vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of...
View ArticleSenate confirms Kelly Craft as UN ambassador
The Senate has approved Kelly Craft to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, giving President Trump a Senate-confirmed envoy to the international body for the first time since December.The...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Dems talk Afghanistan, nukes at Detroit debate | Senate...
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View ArticleTrump officially designates Brazil a non-NATO ally
President Trump on Wednesday officially designated Brazil as a major non-NATO ally, making it easier for the South American country to purchase U.S. weapons and defense equipment.The president sent a...
View ArticleGabbard accuses Trump of deceiving country on Afghanistan
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) on Wednesday accused President Trump of deceiving the American people in his pledge to quickly pull troops from Afghanistan and end the 18-year war in the country.Gabbard,...
View ArticleSenate confirms top Navy admiral
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Adm. Michael Gilday to be the next chief of naval operations.Gilday was confirmed by voice vote as the Senate wrapped up work before its August recess.The confirmation...
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