U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 203

October 16

Republicans push to pay troops, reopen government as Democrats balk

Senate Democrats signal they will likely block a procedural vote on the defense spending bill, despite Senate Majority Leader John Thune's efforts to restart funding.

October 15

Trump instructs Pentagon to ensure troops are paid despite government shutdown

Trump signed a memo ordering troop pay to continue during the government shutdown, bypassing Congress after weeks of stalled funding talks.

October 15

College anti-Israel group calls for death to all Zionist 'collaborators' in Gaza

Anti-Israel group Students for Justice in Palestine responded to journalist Saleh Al-Jafarawi's death as Hamas cracks down on Palestinian rivals in Gaza.

October 15

War Secretary Pete Hegseth's plane makes 'unscheduled landing' after windshield crack

An aircraft carrying War Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unscheduled landing in England.

October 15

US military to oversee next phase of peace deal from coordination base in Israel

The U.S. is deploying troops to oversee the next phase of the Gaza peace deal as the world waits to see who will send personnel to stabilize the enclave.

October 15

Israel to deploy first combat-ready laser weapon system for operational air defense

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems completes Iron Beam laser interceptor that destroys rockets and drones at a fraction of the cost of conventional missile systems.

October 15

Trump’s war on cartels enters new phase as experts predict what’s next

As Trump declares an “armed conflict" with the cartels, experts gave insight on what Americans can expect to see next in the “quasi-war" taking place at the country’s doorstep.

October 14

Gen Jack Keane reacts to Pentagon's new press access policy

Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane shared his thoughts about the Pentagon's new press policy during his appearance on "Special Report."

October 14

Intelligence officials voice alarm over US researchers' collaboration with China

Arkansas Republican introduces legislation to require precautionary measure for researchers partnering with Chinese military-linked institutions.

October 14

Hope returning to Israel after Trump peace deal, former ambassador says

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides joins 'The Story with Martha MacCallum' to react to world leaders signing President Donald Trump's Gaza peace deal.