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Defense
Congress Must Fix Budget Dysfunction to Secure $1.5 Trillion Defense Plan
The White House's $1.5 trillion defense budget request hinges on Congress ending its chronic funding dysfunction to avoi
Breaking
Iran and US Exchange Strikes as Trump Downplays Tensions on Social Media
American forces intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at Kuwait, while US strikes hit Iranian radar and drone sit
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US Strikes Iranian Radar and Drone Command Sites in Retaliatory Operation
US Central Command struck Iranian radar and drone command sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island over the weekend, retaliating
Defense
Morocco and US Deepen Defense Ties 250 Years After First Recognition
Morocco and the US have signed a new 10-year Defense Cooperation Roadmap, deepening ties in cybersecurity, advanced tech
Defense
GOP Splits Over Trump's Iran Deal: Hawks vs. War-Weary Senators
A proposed peace deal with Iran is fracturing Senate Republicans, pitting defense hawks against those eager to end hosti
Defense
Coons Warns Iran Is 'Stronger' After Three Months of US Conflict
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said Iran is stronger than 90 days ago, using drones to strike allies and close the Strait of
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Zelensky Warns of Imminent Russian Assault Within 48 Hours
President Zelensky warns of imminent Russian attacks within 48 hours, citing shared intelligence, and presses allies for
Defense
Iran War Hawks Face Reckoning as Trump Seeks Ceasefire: When Is Enough Enough?
As President Trump seeks a ceasefire with Iran, war hawks like Mark Levin demand total victory. A former intelligence of
Defense
Hegseth Confirms Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz Remains Active as Trump Weighs Iran Deal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz remains active as President Trump
Defense
Hegseth Rejects Claim That Iran Conflict Delayed $14B Taiwan Arms Package
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the Iran war caused a delay in a $14 billion Taiwan arms sale, contradicting
Defense
Navy to Tap Nuclear Carrier for Norfolk Base Power in Resilience Test
The U.S. Navy will test using a Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to provide backup power to Naval Station Nor
Defense
Bulgaria Cuts US Military Aircraft Access Over Visa Dispute with Trump
Bulgaria will end US military aircraft deployments at Sofia airport by June 30 after the Trump administration refused to