U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 198

October 31

Trump orders Pentagon to resume critical nuclear testing in 'long overdue' move

Heritage Foundation senior fellow Brent Sadler joins 'America’s Newsroom' to break down President Donald Trump’s call to renew U.S. nuclear weapons testing and what it means for deterrence against China and Russia.

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 30

Sen Warner blasts Trump admin for excluding Democrats from briefings on boat strikes: 'Deeply troubling'

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., slammed the Trump administration for excluding Democrats from briefings on strikes targeting alleged drug boats, calling the move "dangerous."

October 30

Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem rally over Israel’s draft exemption as clashes break out

Ultra-Orthodox protesters flooded Jerusalem to oppose military draft requirements, adding further pressure on the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

October 30

Hegseth works out with US troops in Malaysia as War Department vows 'we will be fit, not fat'

War Secretary Pete Hegseth works out with troops in Malaysia one month after implementing rigorous physical requirements for combat personnel.

October 30

Red Cross receives two coffins of deceased hostages in Gaza Strip, IDF says

Israel said the Red Cross reported receiving "two coffins of deceased hostages" during a transfer in the Gaza Strip and is brining the remains to IDF troops.

October 30

Trump says US will restart nuclear weapons tests, blames rivals’ actions after Xi meeting

Trump orders immediate resumption of U.S. nuclear weapons testing to match global programs, citing Russia and China's advancing capabilities in major policy shift.

October 29

Department of War strikes suspected narco-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said four narco-terrorists were killed in a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. (Secretary of War Pete Hegseth via X)

October 29

Hegseth says military conducted another strike on boat carrying alleged narco-terrorists

The U.S. military targeted another alleged narco-trafficking boat, sparking congressional concerns over due process and legal authority for the deadly strikes.

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.