Former Joint Chiefs chairman: 'The last thing in the world we need right...
Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen on Sunday stressed the importance of avoiding war with Iran, saying it "could spin out of control.""I really would like to know that the American...
View ArticleCotton: I hope Trump's statement 'got through' to Iran's...
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said Sunday he hopes President Trump's statement that the U.S. will not tolerate any attacks on American personnel "gets through to the leaders in Tehran."He added, however,...
View ArticleIranian general: Conflict with US would spiral out of control
An Iranian general reportedly warned on Sunday that military conflict with the U.S. would quickly spin out of control. Maj. Gen. Gholamali Rashid said that conflict between the countries would have...
View ArticleUS officials express optimism negotiations with Iran possible
U.S. officials expressed hope – and some optimism – Sunday that the escalation of tensions with Iran could be resolved without military conflict, though they said actions by leaders in Tehran would...
View ArticleIran: US cyberattacks unsuccessful
An Iranian official said Monday that U.S. cyberattacks on Tehran's military were unsuccessful.“They try hard, but have not carried out a successful attack,” Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, Iran’s...
View ArticlePakistani envoy praises new round of US, Taliban talks
Pakistan's ambassador to the U.S. on Monday is praising the new round of peace talks between the United States and the Taliban, a day after those sides announced plans to resume negotiations.“If you...
View ArticleIran's foreign minister hits hawks in Trump administration after...
Iran's foreign minister on Monday hit hawks in the Trump administration after a new set of sanctions was imposed on officials in Tehran."@realDonaldTrump is 100% right that the US military has no...
View ArticleNew Defense chief: Our 'priorities remain unchanged'
New acting Defense Secretary Mark Esper pledged in a departmentwide Monday memo that, despite the sudden shift in power, Pentagon “priorities remain unchanged.”In his first message to Department of...
View ArticleSchumer calls for delay on passage of defense bill amid Iran tensions
Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is doubling down on his call for a vote on an amendment restricting President Trump’s ability to go to war with Iran and urging Republicans to delay passage of...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Trump says he doesn't need Congress to approve Iran...
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View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Trump: I do not need congressional approval to strike Iran
President Trump told Hill.TV in an exclusive interview Monday that he does not need congressional approval to strike Iran.When asked if he believes he has the authority to initiate military action...
View ArticleSenate set to bypass Iran fight amid growing tensions
The Senate is poised to deep-freeze a debate over President Trump's war authority amid growing tensions between the United States and Iran. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) moved on Monday...
View ArticleMcConnell denies request to delay defense bill to after debates: 'Come...
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday dismissed a call by Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) to delay passage of a mammoth defense bill until after the Democratic presidential...
View ArticleBipartisan House duo unveils amendment to block Iran strike without...
A bipartisan pair of congressmen, including a vocal ally of President Trump, on Tuesday unveiled a measure to prevent the president from conducting a military strike against Iran without congressional...
View ArticleNATO: 'No indication' Russia intends to destroy new missile
NATO's secretary-general on Tuesday said there was "no indication" that Russia intends to destroy missiles that violate the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.“We call on Russia to take the...
View ArticleUS targeted Iranian-backed militia group in cyberattack: report
The U.S. launched a major cyberattack against an Iranian proxy group in the days following the nation's downing of a U.S. drone it says entered Iranian airspace, according to CNN.The U.S. military...
View ArticleMcConnell opens door to vote on Iran war authorization
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday said he’s willing to vote on a controversial amendment that would require Congress to approve any military action against Iran, but warned...
View ArticleTrump awards Medal of Honor to first living Iraq War recipient
President Trump on Tuesday awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to Staff Sgt. David Bellavia, making him the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the recognition.Bellavia received the nation's...
View ArticleSenate panel advances bill to restrict emergency arms sales
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would restrict the president’s ability to approve emergency sales without a congressional review period.The bill advanced by voice...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Trump says he doesn't need exit strategy with Iran |...
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