U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 26

July 31, 2026

Trump warns Iran fighting isn't over as he vows US will 'win' as talks fade

Trump says Iran will "peter out" as U.S. strikes continue, but admits the five-month conflict could drag on as November midterm elections approach.

July 31, 2026

Trump says Zelenskyy, Putin have to 'make concessions' for peace deal

President Donald Trump reveals details from his private conversations with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin during a press conference at Camp David on ‘Outnumbered.’

July 31, 2026

Weapons stockpile shortages impacting military strategy in the Mideast

U.S. missile interceptor stockpiles are shrinking, raising readiness concerns.

July 31, 2026

Hegseth says US strikes against Houthis prevented the terror group from being involved in Iran war

During Friday's Cabinet meeting at Camp David, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said that U.S. strikes on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have prevented the group from being a factor in the Iran war.

July 31, 2026

Trump details the extent of America's destruction Iran's military

President Donald Trump, during his Camp David Cabinet meeting Friday, detailed the destruction of Iran's military as a result of America's ongoing bombing campaign.

July 31, 2026

Israel is 'very happy' about Hamas disarmament deal, Trump says

President Donald Trump told reporters during a Friday Cabinet meeting at Camp David that Israel is "very happy" about the deal he brokered with terrorist group Hamas to disarm itself in Gaza.

July 31, 2026

Trump warns Iran is being 'decimated' as he questions Ukraine aid

President Donald Trump warns that Iran is being 'decimated' during a cabinet meeting at Camp David.

July 31, 2026

Bessent says seized Iranian funds will go to victims of Iranian terrorism

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday during the Trump Cabinet meeting at Camp David that sanctioned and seized funds from Iran will be given to victims of Iranian-backed terror attacks.

July 31, 2026

Hamas may be under 'tremendous pressure' from former supporters: Victoria Coates

Former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates discusses President Donald Trump's alleged Hamas disarmament agreement and the planned Israeli withdrawal from Gaza on 'The Faulkner Focus.'

July 31, 2026

Bryan Kohberger claims family joined plea talks as he seeks to withdraw guilty plea: court docs

Bryan Kohberger claims his family was present during attorney-client discussions as he seeks to undo his guilty plea in the Idaho murders case.