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November 18

Ex-officials could get lifetime bans from lobbying for China, Russia under new bipartisan push

Texas Republicans John Cornyn and August Pfluger propose bipartisan bills to revoke security clearances and ban defense officials from lobbying for China, Russia.

November 17

War Department refocuses on AI, hypersonics and directed energy in major strategy overhaul

War Department streamlines military research and development into six critical technology areas, emphasizing artificial intelligence and battlefield innovation to maintain America's lethal edge.

November 6

Pentagon faces bipartisan criticism over lack of communication with Congress

Senate Armed Services Committee grills Trump nominees over communication breakdowns, policy confusion and lack of congressional consultation on key decisions.

November 2

Trump’s narco-terror boat crackdown hailed by mothers of victims: ‘One boat, two boat, three boat—boom’

Trump administration launches military strikes against suspected drug boats as fentanyl crisis escalates. "Angel Moms" support "decisive action" after Senate backs policy.

November 2

US, China agree to open direct military hotline after Xi-Trump summit

War Secretary Pete Hegseth says he had a "positive" meeting with China’s defense chief Dong Jun as both sides agreed to open military channels to ease tensions.

November 2

War Department escalates campaign against narco-terror at sea with 15th strike: 'They will not succeed'

The U.S. military has launched its 15th maritime strike targeting narco-terror groups, as War Secretary Pete Hegseth vows continued action to stop cartels.

October 31

Trump counters reports of possible Venezuela strikes

Fox News senior national correspondent Aishah Hasnie has the latest on whether President Donald Trump has made up his mind on striking Venezuela on 'Special Report.'

October 31

Hegseth, in talks with Chinese counterpart, says US will 'stoutly defend' interests in Indo-Pacific

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth told his Chinese counterpart the U.S. will “stoutly defend" its Indo-Pacific interests during talks in Malaysia.

October 29

Colorado sues Trump over Space Command move, calls relocation unconstitutional

Colorado files federal lawsuit against Trump, alleging unconstitutional retaliation over Space Command move to Alabama as punishment for state's mail-in voting.

October 27

Chris Murphy claims Trump is using 'king-like powers' to accept donation paying military troops

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy accused President Trump of exercising "king-like powers" by accepting billionaire Timothy Mellon's military pay donation.