U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 18

AI 'doomers' risk kneecapping US vs China, but ex-Pentagon vet says both extremes miss the mark

September 16, 2026

AI 'doomers' risk kneecapping US vs China, but ex-Pentagon vet says both extremes miss the mark

Will Thibeau, a former Pentagon AI official, warns that "doomer"-driven AI regulation could hand China an edge and entrench an OpenAI-Anthropic duopoly.

Trump is fighting Iran with strategic clarity — and America is winning

September 16, 2026

Trump is fighting Iran with strategic clarity — and America is winning

Operation Epic Fury targets Iran's nuclear weapon sites, ballistic missiles, and proxy networks as unprecedented sanctions choke oil exports.

GOP congressman breaks with party on Iran war powers vote

September 16, 2026

GOP congressman breaks with party on Iran war powers vote

Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the Republican midterm election strategy and why he voted in favor of the Iran War Powers resolution.

China pushes Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid oil pressure

September 16, 2026

China pushes Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid oil pressure

Former national security adviser Victoria Coates examines China's leverage over Iran, the Strait of Hormuz standoff and mounting economic pressure as Tehran rejects new U.S. talks.

Four upgrades could decide whether America's carriers keep their edge over China

September 16, 2026

Four upgrades could decide whether America's carriers keep their edge over China

USS Abraham Lincoln heads home after downing 200 Iranian drones, but four critical upgrades face White House resistance ahead of a China showdown.

7 Republicans rebel against Trump, vote with Dems to rein in Iran war powers

September 16, 2026

7 Republicans rebel against Trump, vote with Dems to rein in Iran war powers

House Republicans joined Democrats to pass a war powers resolution reining in Trump's military engagement in Iran beyond the 60-day threshold.

Houthis have a 'real problem' despite 'pyrrhic victory,' retired Navy SEAL warns

September 15, 2026

Houthis have a 'real problem' despite 'pyrrhic victory,' retired Navy SEAL warns

Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille discuss the Houthis capturing a key oil chokepoint in the Red Sea on 'Kudlow.'

Lindsay Clancy hires Karen Read attorney for high-stakes double jeopardy fight after murder mistrial

September 15, 2026

Lindsay Clancy hires Karen Read attorney for high-stakes double jeopardy fight after murder mistrial

Lindsay Clancy's defense team adds Martin Weinberg, the attorney who fought Karen Read's retrial, to argue double jeopardy bars a second trial.

Iran-backed Houthis threaten Saudi oil shipping route, infrastructure

September 15, 2026

Iran-backed Houthis threaten Saudi oil shipping route, infrastructure

Fox News' Steve Harrigan reports on Iran-backed Houthis threatening oil shipping routes and infrastructure after securing territory along the key Bab el-Mandeb Strait on ‘The Story.’

GOP Rep Thomas Massie introduces 8 articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth

September 15, 2026

GOP Rep Thomas Massie introduces 8 articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie read eight articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth on the House floor, citing War Powers Resolution violations in Iran.