Defense

Israel and Hamas pressed by all comers to come to agreement

By Mike Brest July 30, 2025 5:30 pm

Army secretary orders West Point to terminate job offer for former Biden official

Mike Brest Jul 30, 2025

Pentagon spokesman labels IG’s SignalGate evaluation ‘political witch hunt’

Mike Brest Jul 30, 2025

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Washington.

Trump bolsters military’s nuclear readiness to deter Russia

Tom Rogan Jul 30, 2025

Trump downplays effectiveness of sanctions as he announces Aug. 8 deadline for Russia: ‘It may or may not affect them’

Jamie McIntyre Jul 30, 2025

Brian Stelter attends The Hollywood Reporter's annual Most Powerful People in Media issue celebration at The Pool on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in New York.

CNN’s Stelter rebuts Hegseth on Iran bombing leak: ‘Patriotic to ask these questions’

By Jenny Goldsberry June 26, 2025 3:08 pm

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on June 26, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. The Department of Defense top officials gave an update after three Iranian nuclear facilities were struck by the U.S. military last weekend and Iran countered by launching missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar.

Dan Caine praises officers who started Fordow operation planning 15 years ago

By Mike Brest June 26, 2025 11:25 am

Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dave McCormick arrives before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at the Santander Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Reading, Pa.

Dave McCormick lauds young service members: ‘That’s the military I know’

By Jenny Goldsberry June 26, 2025 11:15 am

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (L) accompanied by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine (R), speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on June 26, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. Top officials from the Department of Defense gave an update after three Iranian nuclear facilities were struck by the U.S. military last weekend and Iran countered by launching missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

Pete Hegseth excoriates media for coverage of assessment on Iran strikes

By Mike Brest June 26, 2025 9:14 am

Trump insists there’s no need for Iran deal after Hiroshima-like end to the ‘12 Day War’

By Jamie McIntyre June 26, 2025 7:50 am

WATCH LIVE: Hegseth speaks from Pentagon to defend B-2 pilots’ ‘dignity’ after intelligence leak

By Washington Examiner Staff June 26, 2025 6:54 am

Hegseth to defend ‘very upset’ B-2 pilots’ ‘dignity’ in press conference after leak, Trump says

By Ross O'Keefe June 25, 2025 6:28 pm

National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, appears before the Senate Intelligence Committee for her confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington.

Gabbard says new intelligence ‘confirms’ Iranian nuclear facilities destroyed

By Mike Brest June 25, 2025 3:59 pm

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) with several of his Senate colleagues discuss during a news conference how the Biden administration's upcoming sanctions on America's ability to produce oil and critical minerals weaken America's energy security and embolden enemies on Capitol Hill Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Washington.

Ted Cruz downplays ‘highly dubious’ leak surrounding strikes on Iran

By Jenny Goldsberry June 25, 2025 2:39 pm

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a meeting with President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Pete Hegseth announces intelligence leak investigation as Pentagon hit with more controversy

By Mike Brest June 25, 2025 11:07 am

US strikes only set Iranian nuclear program back by months, intelligence suggests

By Brady Knox June 24, 2025 5:52 pm

Trump’s pick to lead troops in Europe says Ukraine can win war

By Mike Brest June 24, 2025 3:08 pm