Nuclear monitor confirms Iran exceeding uranium enrichment cap
The international agency that monitors Iran’s compliance with the Obama-era nuclear deal confirmed Monday that Tehran has exceeded the agreement’s uranium enrichment level.“Director General Yukiya...
View ArticleCoast Guard calls for ships to update their systems after malware attack
The U.S. Coast Guard recommended on Monday that ships update their cybersecurity in the wake of a malware attack on a “deep draft vessel” in February that “significantly degraded” its computer...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Iran exceeds deal's uranium enrichment limit in...
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View ArticleTalks with Taliban end after agreement to 'roadmap for peace'
The seventh round of talks between the U.S. special envoy for peace in Afghanistan and the Taliban ended Tuesday after signs of progress, Reuters reported.U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad met with Taliban...
View ArticleHillary Clinton slams Trump administration after Iran exceeds enrichment limits
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton slammed the Trump administration in a series of tweets Tuesday over Iran's enrichment of uranium."When the Trump administration threatened to pull out of the...
View ArticleDuterte calls for US to attack China over South China Sea dispute
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte called on the U.S.'s Seventh Fleet to engage Chinese forces in the South China Sea on Monday, arguing that America should support the Philippines with military...
View ArticleWhite House threatens to veto $733B defense policy bill
The White House on Tuesday threatened to veto a massive defense policy bill being considered by the House this week.The top concern cited by the White House in a statement was the bill’s $733 billion...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Drama over $733B House defense bill | Democratic tensions...
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View ArticlePentagon estimates military preparation for Trump's event cost $1.2 million
The Pentagon estimates that it cost the military $1.2 million to participate in President Trump’s Fourth of July “Salute to America” event, which featured a flyover by fighter jets as well as multiple...
View ArticleTrump threatens Iran with increased sanctions after country exceeds uranium...
President Trump on Wednesday warned that his administration would soon "substantially" increase sanctions on Iran after the country exceeded the uranium enrichment level limits laid out in the...
View ArticleUS ambassador: Iran should not be rewarded for 'nuclear extortion'
America's ambassador to international organizations in Vienna said Wednesday that Iran should not be rewarded for "nuclear extortion" after Tehran moved to enrich uranium beyond the limits of the 2015...
View ArticleGOP chairman introduces bill to force 'comprehensive review' of...
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced legislation Wednesday to force the Trump administration to undergo a "comprehensive review" of the U.S.-Saudi...
View ArticleDem leaders optimistic on defense bill despite progressive concerns
Democratic leadership is exuding confidence that a sweeping defense policy bill will pass despite progressive grumbling.Members of the Progressive Caucus said Wednesday they remain undecided on how to...
View ArticleNearly half of veterans say Trump doesn't listen to military leaders enough
Just under half of U.S. veterans say President Trump does not listen to military leaders enough in making national security decisions, according to a new Pew Research Center study published Wednesday....
View ArticleBulgaria to buy 8 new F-16s from US
The government of Bulgaria on Wednesday approved a plan to purchase eight new U.S.-manufactured F-16 fighter jets in a bid to bring the country's air force up to NATO standards.The Associated Press...
View ArticleAdvocates urge help for homeless women veterans
Lawmakers on Wednesday looked at ways to provide help for women veterans, particularly those who are homeless, at a hearing of the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.The panel...
View ArticleSenators briefed on assault allegation against top Trump military nominee
President Trump’s nominee to be U.S. military’s No. 2 officer is facing an allegation of sexual assault that officials say is unsupported but which could still muddle his Senate confirmation.Defense...
View ArticleDemocrats voice confidence Pentagon bill will survive party squabbling
Democrats voiced confidence on Wednesday that they will be able to pass a sweeping defense policy bill this week despite continuing intraparty squabbles born from the fallout over a border aid bill.“I...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Dems confident defense bill will pass despite party...
THE TOPLINE: The annual defense policy bill now appears to be in good shape for passage later this week.On Wednesday, Democratic leadership exuded confidence that National Defense Authorization Act...
View ArticleArmed Iranian boats attempted to seize British oil tanker in Persian Gulf:...
Boats believed to belong to the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps failed to seize a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, according to reports. U.S. officials with knowledge of...
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