Trump poised to reimpose sanctions on Iran
The Trump administration on Monday is set to reimpose the first batch of Iran sanctions since the U.S. withdrew from the nuclear deal. The more significant tranche of sanctions, including on oil sales,...
View ArticleExperts urge caution over latest North Korean move
North Korea's move to return dozens of boxes of U.S. war remains has been repeatedly celebrated by President Trump as an example of the country keeping its word, but experts are warning against hailing...
View ArticleNATO service members killed in Afghanistan
Three Czech service members serving on a NATO-led mission were killed Sunday in a Taliban suicide attack in Afghanistan, according to the Czech military.The Associated Press reported that the three...
View ArticleTrump reimposes Iran nuclear deal sanctions
The Trump administration announced Monday the reimposition of sanctions on Iran that were lifted as part of a nuclear agreement with the country.The sanctions will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday and...
View ArticlePentagon puts restrictions on fitness trackers
U.S. troops and defense personnel won’t be allowed to use smart watches, tablets, cellphones or fitness trackers with GPS tracking at sensitive locations or in warzone areas, according to a Defense...
View ArticleJudge rejects Trump's request to toss transgender troop lawsuit
A federal judge on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s request to dismiss a lawsuit against the transgender military ban and lift the injunction blocking the ban from taking effect.In an opinion...
View ArticleRand Paul meets with Gorbachev
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) met on Tuesday with former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev as part of his weeklong trip to Russia.Paul praised Gorbachev after the meeting, saying he understood the...
View ArticleMattis: Pentagon, White House in 'complete agreement' on Space Force
Defense Secretary James Mattis said Tuesday that he “absolutely” supports the creation of a new space branch for the military, but declined to say whether it would be the separate Space Force President...
View ArticlePence to discuss Space Force at Pentagon
Vice President Pence will reportedly meet with officials at the Pentagon on Thursday to talk about President Trump’s proposed Space Force.A source with the vice president's office confirmed to The Hill...
View ArticleRand Paul delivers Putin letter from Trump
GOP Sen. Rand Paul (Ky.) said on Wednesday that he delivered a letter from President Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of his weeklong trip to Moscow. “The letter emphasized the...
View ArticleUS doubles reward for info on al Qaeda leaders in 1998 embassy attacks
The Trump administration is doubling the bounty on two al Qaeda leaders charged in connection with the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings in Africa.The State Department announced on Wednesday, a day after the...
View ArticleIran meant navy exercise as 'a message' to US over sanctions, top...
The top U.S. general in the Middle East on Wednesday said the military remains “extraordinarily vigilant” about Iranian movements in the Persian Gulf following last week’s Iranian naval exercise in and...
View ArticlePentagon gives family dog tag found in remains returned by North Korea
The sons of a Korean War soldier received Wednesday their father’s dog tag that was included in a set of 55 caskets North Korea returned recently to the United States.The dog tag belonged to Master...
View ArticleLieutenant becomes first woman to lead Marine infantry platoon
First Lt. Marina Hierl has reportedly made history by becoming the first woman in the Marine Corps to lead an infantry platoon.The 24-year-old is one of four platoon commanders in Echo Company, a group...
View ArticleArmy halts discharges of immigrant recruits
The U.S. Army has halted its practice of quietly discharging immigrant recruits, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press. Marshal Williams, an assistant secretary of the Army, ordered...
View ArticlePence announces first steps in establishing 'Space Force'
Vice President Pence on Thursday outlined plans to establish President Trump's proposed “Space Force,” a new military branch slated to be established by 2020.“Now the time has come to write the next...
View ArticleNorth, South Korea to discuss plans for leaders' next summit
South and North Korean officials will meet Monday to prepare for a summit between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.South Korea’s Unification Ministry, which...
View ArticleEx-astronaut: Trump's plan for a Space Force 'redundant,'...
Former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly says President Trump's plan for a military branch with jurisdiction over outer space is "redundant" and "wasteful."Kelly, who participated in several NASA missions to...
View ArticleTrump campaign asks supporters to vote on logo for 'Space Force' gear
President Trump’s campaign on Thursday latched onto the administration's formal announcement of a proposed “Space Force,” asking supporters to vote on a logo that will be displayed on merchandise.An...
View ArticleMattis to travel to South America to meet defense officials
Defense Secretary James Mattis will leave Sunday to travel to South America for the first time to underscore the Pentagon’s “strong defense ties” with four nations.“The White House declared 2018 the...
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