US military to expand by more than 30,000 troops this yearCongress is backing increases to the size of the military, having passed and proposed final legislation that will raise and fund rises in end strength.By Patricia Kime3 months ago
Pentagon clarifies Hegseth’s ‘putting hands on recruits’ statementThe Defense Department has added more context to provocative comments Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made about aggressive troop training.By Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago
‘This was surgical’: The tactics behind the Maduro missionThe entire mission hinged on a narrow break in Venezuela’s weather. When that window opened, the U.S. military moved fast.By Eve Sampson3 months ago
Government shutdown talk starts early ahead of a tough funding fightCongressional leaders are already starting to trade blame for a government shutdown, two months before the funding deadline.8 months ago
US strikes on Iran draw support from GOP leaders, concerns from DemsSaturday's attack on Iran nuclear sites is expected to spur new congressional discussions about presidential war powers.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
Hegseth won’t rule out military actions against Greenland, PanamaThe defense secretary dodged questions from lawmakers about possible Defense Department plans against the allied territories.By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson10 months ago