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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

Mike Brest · June 26, 2025 9:14 am

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

Jamie McIntyre · June 26, 2025 7:50 am

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

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

Jenny Goldsberry · June 25, 2025 2:39 pm

President Donald Trump meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

NATO summit: What to know

Morgan Kromer · June 25, 2025 2:21 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

Mike Brest · June 25, 2025 11:07 am

Michael McCaul says he declined Homeland Security chairmanship

David Sivak and Mike Brest · June 24, 2025 3:55 pm

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

Mike Brest · June 24, 2025 3:08 pm

Iran still possess ‘considerable’ capabilities following US, Israeli operations

Mike Brest · June 24, 2025 1:40 pm

Iran intends to restart nuclear program, nuclear official vows

Mike Brest · June 24, 2025 12:04 pm

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Trump livid his ceasefire is violated: ‘They don’t know what the f*** they’re doing’

Jamie McIntyre · June 24, 2025 7:48 am

Iran attack on Qatar air base was designed as an ‘off-ramp’ to conflict with US

Mike Brest · June 23, 2025 5:18 pm