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April 5, 2026

Inside the daring rescue of airman behind enemy lines: How CIA assisted with 'deception campaign'

U.S. military rescued a seriously wounded F-15 crew member from deep inside Iran's mountains in what Trump called an amazing show of bravery and talent.

April 5, 2026

Yankees legend Reggie Jackson criticizes Pete Hegseth's leadership amid Iran conflict

Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson slammed Pete Hegseth on X over shaking up Army leadership during the ongoing military operation in Iran.

April 4, 2026

James Carville goes on profanity-laced Trump tirade, says he hopes president doesn’t ‘croak’ before midterms

James Carville scorches Trump in a profanity-laced YouTube rant, questioning his fitness for office and taunting his declining approval poll numbers.

April 2, 2026

Pete Hegseth signs memo opening door for troops to carry personal firearms on bases

War Secretary Pete Hegseth signs a memo directing military bases to allow service members to ask to carry their personal firearms amid security concerns.

April 2, 2026

Army chief of staff ordered to retire immediately as Hegseth continues Pentagon shakeup

Gen. Randy George was asked to retire immediately as Army chief of staff after War Secretary Pete Hegseth asked him to step down in a leadership shakeup, officials say.

April 1, 2026

Mark Kelly sides with Hegseth on lifting Army pilots' suspension over Kid Rock flyover

Sen. Mark Kelly said Wednesday he does not want Army pilots punished over a helicopter flyover at Kid Rock's Nashville mansion, agreeing with Secretary of War Pete Hegesth.

March 31, 2026

Hegseth reveals covert visit to troops fighting in Operation Epic Fury

War Secretary Pete Hegseth opened a Pentagon news conference Tuesday detailing a covert visit to troops fighting in Operation Epic Fury.

March 30, 2026

Pentagon cites ‘meritocracy’ as reported officer promotion removals draw Democratic criticism

Reports that Pete Hegseth removed Black and female officers from promotion lists have sparked a fierce clash between the Pentagon and Capitol Hill.

March 28, 2026

Inside Iran’s military: missiles, militias and a force built for survival

Experts say Iran's military is built to survive, not win conventionally, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retains missiles, proxies and naval threats despite U.S. strikes.

March 27, 2026

Pete Hegseth slashes military 'faith codes' from over 200 to 31 in Pentagon Chaplain Corps overhaul

Pete Hegseth says he is cutting Pentagon faith codes from over 200 to just 31 and directing chaplains to wear religious insignia instead of rank.