Graham says Bolton briefed him on Iran, tells Trump to 'stand firm'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Monday that national security adviser John Bolton had briefed him on escalating tensions with Iran, and urged President Trump to "stand firm." "Just received a...
View ArticleIranian production of enriched uranium quadruples: reports
Iranian production of enriched uranium has reportedly quadrupled one week after the country stopped some commitments under their international nuclear deal.Reports of Iran increasing their production...
View ArticleTensions swirl around Iran as administration to brief Congress
The House and Senate are set to be briefed separately Tuesday on the Trump administration’s Iran policy as tensions in the Persian Gulf region hover at a fever pitch.The briefing comes after President...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Iran tensions swirl as officials prepare to brief Congress...
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View ArticleGOP senator warns Trump, Mulvaney against 'draconian' budget cuts
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) warned President Trump and White House officials on Monday that they will force "draconian" cuts to the military unless they reach a...
View ArticleTensions swirl around Iran as administration to brief Congress
The House and Senate are set to be briefed separately Tuesday on the Trump administration’s Iran policy as tensions in the Persian Gulf region hover at a fever pitch.The briefing comes after President...
View ArticleUS fighter jets intercept Russian bombers off Alaskan coast
U.S. fighter jets intercepted six Russian military planes in international airspace off the coast of Alaska on Monday, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said Tuesday.“Our ability to...
View ArticlePentagon chief: Threat from Iran 'on hold'
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Tuesday said the threat from Iran is “on hold,” after the deployment of additional U.S. military forces to the Persian Gulf region.“I think our steps were...
View ArticleHouse panel approves language revoking 2001 war authority as Iran tensions spike
The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday approved an amendment to the annual defense spending bill that would end the authorization for the use of military force (AUMF), as lawmakers grow...
View ArticleTrump taps new Air Force secretary
President Trump on Tuesday announced plans to nominate Barbara Barrett as the next Air Force secretary.The president shared his choice via Twitter, adding that he believes Barrett "will be an...
View ArticleUN arms official says risk of nuclear war at its highest since WW2
The head of the United Nations' Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) says that the world is now at the greatest risk of global nuclear war since the end of World War II.Reuters reported Tuesday...
View ArticleTrump officials say US efforts to deter Iran have worked
Top Trump administration officials worked Tuesday to lower the temperature after weeks of escalating tension with Iran, arguing the decision to deploy U.S. military assets to the Persian Gulf has...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Trump officials say efforts to deter Iran are working |...
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View ArticleIraq War looms over Trump battle with Iran
The Iraq War is casting a long shadow over the debate on Capitol Hill about what to do with Iran.Democrats point to the nearly nine-year war as a warning sign of what the administration should avoid as...
View ArticleUS intercepts Russian bombers near Alaska for second time in two days
U.S. fighter jets Tuesday intercepted Russian bombers and other aircraft off the coast of Alaska for the second time in two days.The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said in a statement...
View ArticleShanahan orders new restrictions on sharing of military operations with...
Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan has ordered new restrictions on how the Pentagon shares information about international military operations with Congress, according to an internal memo...
View ArticleSenate panel rejects requiring Congress sign off before Iran strike
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday rejected a Democratic proposal to require congressional approval before the U.S. can take military action against Iran. The panel voted 13-9 against...
View ArticleUS warns Assad may be using chemical weapons again in Syria
The Trump administration said this week it has seen signs that Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad may have renewed his use of chemical weapons in Syria’s years-long civil war, warning of a quick U.S....
View ArticleDemocrats warn Trump may soon push through Saudi arms sale
Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee warned Wednesday that President Trump may soon push through an arms sale to Saudi Arabia in a way that prevents Congress from blocking it.“I have had...
View ArticlePentagon to present White House with plans to deploy up to 10K troops to...
The Pentagon is set to present the White House with a request to deploy 10,000 troops to the Middle East, The Associated Press reported Wednesday.The move is reportedly to counter threats posed by...
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