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Defense & National Security
Pentagon politics, military spending, intelligence community, and the threats facing American security.
Defense
Putin and Trump Share a Blind Spot for Unwelcome War News
CIA Director Ratcliffe's Moscow briefing underscores how Putin and Trump, like past presidents, resist unwelcome war rea
Defense
Strait of Hormuz Clash Sparks Oil Spike, but War Stalemate Persists
Fresh US-Iran clashes near the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, but analysts say the broader conflict remains
Defense
Top General Assures Senator: No Troops at Polls in 2026
Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine assured Sen. Elissa Slotkin that the military has no plans to intervene in the 2026 mi
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Vance: Trump's AI Video of Kharg Island Strike Is a Warning to Tehran
VP Vance said Trump's AI video of Kharg Island is a warning to Iran, as U.S. and Iranian forces exchange strikes in the
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Trump Pledges Retaliation After Iran Hits US Bases in Gulf
President Trump promised a strong response to Iran's retaliatory strikes on US bases, following an exchange of attacks t
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Iran Launches Drone and Missile Attacks on US Bases in Jordan and UAE
Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and the UAE on Monday, retaliating for a US strike on Iranian rocket launchers. The IRG
Defense
AI in Nuclear Command Risks Repeating 1983's Near-Catastrophe
The 1983 Soviet false alarm shows why humans must stay in nuclear command. Today, AI-driven weapons and treaty erosion h
Defense
Pentagon's tactical nuke shift demands congressional oversight
The Pentagon's pivot to tactical nuclear weapons raises concerns about limited-use doctrine and arms control; Congress m
Defense
Trump signs order to create U.S. Space Academy, mirroring military service schools
President Trump signed an executive order on Friday to create the U.S. Space Academy, a new institution aimed at trainin
Defense
Hegseth cut civilian protection program despite top brass warnings
New reporting reveals Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cut a civilian protection program despite unanimous military advice
Defense
Tariff War With Canada Threatens Military Readiness on Both Sides
The escalating tariff war between the US and Canada could severely strain defense budgets and military trust, warns form
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Trade Collapse With Canada Threatens US Defense Industry Gains
Washington's trade war with Canada backfired on defense goals. Ottawa's new strategy aims to keep more defense dollars a