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Colonel (Ret.) Frank Briggs
Colonel (Ret.) Frank Briggs
Defense & National Security Reporter

Frank spent two decades in the military before turning to journalism. He covers defense spending, Pentagon politics, and national security.

882 articles published

Pope Leo rejects death penalty as Pentagon prepares to livestream execution
Defense
Pope Leo rejects death penalty as Pentagon prepares to livestream execution
Pope Leo XIV condemned the death penalty on World Day Against the Death Penalty, while the Pentagon's plan to livestream
Aging Hardware, Not New Tech, May Decide U.S. Security Race
Defense
Aging Hardware, Not New Tech, May Decide U.S. Security Race
While Washington chases innovation, a former Pentagon official argues that keeping aging B-52 bombers and Ohio-class sub
GOP lawmakers condemn Hegseth's plan to broadcast Hasan execution
Defense
GOP lawmakers condemn Hegseth's plan to broadcast Hasan execution
GOP lawmakers in both chambers are pushing back on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream the execution of
Trump Wavers on Livestreaming Fort Hood Shooter's Execution
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Trump Wavers on Livestreaming Fort Hood Shooter's Execution
Trump said he doesn't care how Hasan is executed as long as it happens, while lawmakers from both parties blasted the pl
Murkowski Blasts Pentagon Plan to Livestream Nidal Hasan Execution
Defense
Murkowski Blasts Pentagon Plan to Livestream Nidal Hasan Execution
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is pressing the Pentagon to scrap its plan to broadcast Nidal Hasan's execution, warning
German Spy Chief's Arrest Raises Questions on Intel Sharing
Defense
German Spy Chief's Arrest Raises Questions on Intel Sharing
The arrest of ex-BND chief August Hanning on espionage charges has triggered a review of Western intelligence cooperatio
Tillis rebukes Pentagon plan to livestream Hasan's firing squad execution
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Tillis rebukes Pentagon plan to livestream Hasan's firing squad execution
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) slammed the Pentagon's plan to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution, calling it 'beyond disgusti
Pentagon to Livestream First Military Firing Squad Execution Since WWII
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Pentagon to Livestream First Military Firing Squad Execution Since WWII
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be open t
Army report blames systemic failures for DC crash that killed 67
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Army report blames systemic failures for DC crash that killed 67
A US Army investigation into the 2025 midair collision near Reagan National Airport found systemic failures, including b
USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to San Diego After Extended Middle East Mission
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USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to San Diego After Extended Middle East Mission
The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after a grueling 322-day deployment, extended for operations against Iran.
USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after 322-day deployment marked by hardship and honors
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USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after 322-day deployment marked by hardship and honors
The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after a 322-day deployment, with Hegseth awarding a unit citation while la
Oil Prices Climb as White House Mulls New Iran Strike Options
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Oil Prices Climb as White House Mulls New Iran Strike Options
Oil prices jumped on reports that the White House is considering new strikes on Iran, with Brent up 4.4% and WTI up 3.91
White House signals Trump could strike Iran before midterms as pressure builds
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White House signals Trump could strike Iran before midterms as pressure builds
The White House says Trump has all options on Iran, amid reports he may order strikes before U.S. midterms and Israeli e
US Pulls Bombers from UK Base Amid Iranian Drone Threat
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US Pulls Bombers from UK Base Amid Iranian Drone Threat
The US moved all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in England after an alleged Iranian drone plot, underscoring Tehran's abi
US Pulls Bombers from UK Base After Iran Drone Threat
Defense
US Pulls Bombers from UK Base After Iran Drone Threat
The US moved all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after a suspected Iranian drone plot, raising concerns about Tehran's abi
FBI Disrupts Alleged ISIS-Inspired Plot Targeting Mall of America
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FBI Disrupts Alleged ISIS-Inspired Plot Targeting Mall of America
The FBI arrested an 18-year-old man accused of plotting an attack on the Mall of America, allegedly in support of ISIS.
FBI disrupts ISIS-inspired plot targeting Mall of America
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FBI disrupts ISIS-inspired plot targeting Mall of America
The FBI arrested an 18-year-old man for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on Mall of America, following a nearl
Hegseth awards carrier crew top unit honor after Iran deployment
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Hegseth awards carrier crew top unit honor after Iran deployment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the Presidential Unit Citation to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, l