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Navy admiral taking fall for Trump administration boat strikes, Dems say

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Hegseth in hot water amid fallout from boat strike

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Fears grow inside military over illegal orders after Hegseth authorized follow-up boat strike

There is an increasing apprehension among service members that they may be asked to carry out an illegal order, amid reports Defense Secretary Pete...

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Who is Adm. Frank Bradley, commander who issued second boat strike order

The White House placed the decision to launch a second, follow-up Sept. 2 strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea at the feet of the...

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A 'targeted shooting' that has 2 National Guard members in critical condition

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Retired general: 'Illegal orders' video 'an insult to our chain of command'

A retired Army general on Tuesday criticized Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and the other Democratic lawmakers who released a video last week urging...

26.11.2025 3

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Hegseth to travel to Dominican Republic amid US military buildup in Caribbean

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is traveling to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday to meet with his counterpart and Dominican...

26.11.2025 10

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Pentagon goes after Mark Kelly 

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25.11.2025 3

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Russia hawks not pleased with Trump plan for Ukraine

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22.11.2025 20

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Coast Guard scrambles on swastika, noose symbol policy reversal

The Coast Guard is scrambling to insist it is not changing its policy after it was set to downgrade the swastika and noose to “potentially...

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Dem leaders up in arms at Trump for touting death penalty for lawmakers

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21.11.2025 10

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US Army chief ‘optimistic’ as Trump, Zelensky expected to discuss 28-point peace plan

The White House says Army Secretary Dan Driscoll felt optimistic following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is now planning...

21.11.2025 4

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Trump's surprise 28-point Ukraine peace plan

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How the government shutdown hurt military personnel

Hundreds of thousands of military personnel were set to return to work this week after the government shutdown ended Thursday following a historic 43...

16.11.2025 10

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Largest US aircraft carrier reaches Latin American region

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Trump meets Syria’s leader at White House in historic visit

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Hegseth unveils ‘agile’ weapons acquisition reform in speech to defense industry leaders

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday unveiled a sweeping overhaul to how the Pentagon buys weapons, a restructuring aimed at having the U.S....

08.11.2025 3

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Hegseth promises faster weapons buying with sweeping reforms

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Hegseth jokes with Waltz about Signalgate: 'Too soon?'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth poked fun at Signalgate on Thursday, referencing the scandal earlier this year in which he shared sensitive military...

07.11.2025 1

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GOP sinks Senate resolution to block potential strikes on Venezuela

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Tuberville backs sending US troops into Nigeria to protect Christians

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said Wednesday that he would support President Trump should he follow through on his earlier threat to send U.S. troops...

06.11.2025 20

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3 ways Dick Cheney shaped US foreign policy

Dick Cheney, who rose to become one of most powerful figures in American politics as the 46th vice president of the United States, made an indelible...

05.11.2025 2

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Trump’s military threats in Nigeria - what to know

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04.11.2025 4

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Military families face food insecurity cliff amid shutdown, SNAP uncertainty

Thousands of military families who receive government benefits are facing a food insecurity cliff with uncertainty over funding for the Supplemental...

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US strikes within Venezuela coming? Trump denies it.

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Russia used cruise missile that led Trump to quit nuclear treaty: Ukraine

A Russian cruise missile whose secret development led President Trump to abandon a nuclear arms control pact with Moscow in his first term has been...

31.10.2025 10

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Congress divided on Trump's tit-for-tat nuclear tests with Russia, China

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31.10.2025 4

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DOGE staffer set to replace admiral leading Navy's research office

The senior head of a Navy office that helps organize critical research and funding for the service has been replaced by a 33-year-old former...

30.10.2025 3

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Pentagon orders 'quick reaction force' of 500 troops per state: Reports

The National Guard is building a “quick reaction force” (QRF) of some 23,500 troops trained in crowd control and civil disturbance that can be...

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Pentagon moves to fire civilian workers with ‘speed and conviction’

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Pentagon removes key protections for civilian workers, moves to fire with 'speed and conviction'

The Pentagon has pulled key protections for its civilian personnel, directing managers to move with “speed and conviction” to fire underperforming...

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What to know about Putin's 'Skyfall' nuclear missile test

Russia’s claimed successful test of a new nuclear capable cruise missile last week has drawn international concern and condemnation from President...

28.10.2025 10

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Congress under the gun on military pay as Trump's $8 billion dries up

Time is running out to find the next solution to get service members paid during the government shutdown, as the $8 billion the Trump administration...

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Funds lacking for next troop paycheck as deadline looms

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24.10.2025 7

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‘Next generation’ Pentagon press corps features mostly right-wing outlets

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23.10.2025 4

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Pentagon touts 'next generation' press corps of mostly right-wing outlets

The Defense Department on Wednesday announced the "next generation" of the Pentagon press corps, including mostly right-wing outlets, following the...

22.10.2025 2

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Zelensky says Tomahawks are the trump card

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22.10.2025 20

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Marines live-fire mishap during Vance visit prompts finger-pointing: What to know

A live-fire mishap that caused metal shrapnel to damage a patrol vehicle while Vice President Vance was visiting a California military base is facing...

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A shaky ceasefire in Gaza

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security   The Big Story A shaky ceasefire in Gaza President Trump on...

21.10.2025 9

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Top admiral's retirement sets off alarm bells over Caribbean boat strikes

The abrupt retirement of the four-star Navy admiral overseeing the U.S. military’s strikes against boats in the Caribbean is raising alarms as to...

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Takeaways from the Trump-Zelensky meeting

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Russia targets Ukraine energy facilities ahead of Trump meeting with Zelensky

Russia hit Ukraine’s energy facilities with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles Thursday, a day ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

16.10.2025 2

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The Pentagon reporters have left the building

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Hegseth changes Pentagon press policy: 5 takeaways

Starting on Wednesday, all but one media outlet that regularly covers the Department of Defense is set to lose access to the Pentagon. Defense...

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The Pentagon press badge showdown

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story The Pentagon press...

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Hegseth sends goodbye emoji to news outlets protesting press policy

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday derided media outlets that said their reporters would not sign the Pentagon’s restrictive new press policy,...

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Trump wants to pay the troops without Congress. Can he make it happen?

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Watch live: Trump participates in Mideast peace ceremony

President Trump traveled to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on Monday to participate in a Mideast peace ceremony. Trump earlier Monday addressed the Knesset in...

13.10.2025 7

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Vance blames 'misreporting' for uproar after Hegseth Qatari air force facility announcement

A minor MAGA Republican uproar over news last week that the U.S. would host Qatari pilots at a U.S. military base in Idaho was not caused by the...

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The US military's new task force to ‘crush’ drug cartels in the Caribbean

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story The US military's...

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