December 19 Putin says Russia won't launch new attacks on other countries 'if you treat us with respect' Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow won't attack other nations if its treated "with respect" and claimed he is "ready and willing" to end the Ukraine war "peacefully."
December 19 CENTCOM launches fighter jets, among other forces for 'large-scale' strike on Syria CENTCOM released a video showing the deployment of fighter jets and attack helicopters for a "large-scale" strike on Syria. The strike follows an attack on U.S. forces in the country on Dec. 13, 2025. (Credit: CENTCOM / X)
December 19 Deadly strike on US troops tests Trump’s counter-ISIS plan — and his trust in Syria’s new leader Deadly Syria attack kills two U.S. service members, intensifying pressure on Trump to reassess counter-ISIS strategy and partnership with Ahmed al-Sharaa.
December 18 Trump quietly signs sweeping $901B defense bill after bipartisan Senate passage Trump approves massive defense bill with $800 million for Ukraine and restrictions on reducing U.S. forces in Europe and South Korea below specified levels.
December 18 Trump to hand out $2.6B in ‘warrior dividends’ — and the surprising pot he’s pulling the money from President Donald Trump announced a housing supplement for 1.4 million military members funded by the "big, beautiful bill," crediting tariffs for generating revenue.
December 18 China warns of rising war risk after historic US arms sale to Taiwan China warns that a massive $11.1 billion U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan could spark war, calling the island a "powder keg" amid rising tensions.
December 18 Zelenskyy calls for US, allies to respond to Russian 'signals' about making 2026 'year of war' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the U.S. and other allies to respond to "signals from Moscow that they are preparing to make next year a year of war."
December 18 The America first National Security Strategy — through the eyes of 'We the People' Trump's America First strategy matches public demand for stronger military against China, yet Americans favor more NATO support than suggested.
December 17 Lethal US strike sinks narco-terrorist vessel along major Pacific drug route, Pentagon confirms Four narco-terrorists were killed in a Pacific military operation as strikes reach 98 total casualties since Sept. 2 with no Americans harmed.
December 17 Federal employees in the hot seat as GOP senator pushes transparency proposal: 'Historic opportunity' Sen. Joni Ernst introduced her Where’s WALDO Act aimed at compelling the government to build a public directory listing every federal worker’s name, salary, duties and more.
