U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 264

November 4

Hegseth applauds South Korea's plan to take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth praises South Korea's plan to boost defense spending as the allies look to strengthen deterrence against North Korea.

November 3

Energy secretary reveals how US nuclear tests will work

Energy Secretary Christopher Wright clarifies U.S. nuclear testing plans, confirming no explosive detonations but systems testing of weapons components instead.

November 3

Trump learns how to fend off the Chinese threat like he is reading Sun Tzu

I learned from CIA counterterrorism operations that allies are force multipliers, and Trump administration applies this strategy with rare earth mineral deals.

November 2

'Peace through strength': Trump's second term is 'more like Reagan,' says Jonathan Morris

Fox News contributor Jonathan Morris weighs in on President Donald Trump threatening Nigeria over Christian persecution on 'Fox Report.'

November 2

Trump’s narco-terror boat crackdown hailed by mothers of victims: ‘One boat, two boat, three boat—boom’

Trump administration launches military strikes against suspected drug boats as fentanyl crisis escalates. "Angel Moms" support "decisive action" after Senate backs policy.

November 2

Hegseth defends strikes on suspected cartel boats: 'We definitely have the evidence'

Former Assistant Secretary of State Robert Charles joins 'Fox Report' to discuss the Pentagon’s defense of U.S. strikes on suspected cartel boats amid bipartisan calls for more transparency.

November 2

Trump orders Pentagon to prepare for 'vicious' military action in Nigeria

Fox News national correspondent Rebekah Castor reports on President Donald Trump's warning that the U.S. may launch swift military action in Nigeria if the government fails to stop mass killing of Christians.

November 2

US, China agree to open direct military hotline after Xi-Trump summit

War Secretary Pete Hegseth says he had a "positive" meeting with China’s defense chief Dong Jun as both sides agreed to open military channels to ease tensions.

November 2

War Department escalates campaign against narco-terror at sea with 15th strike: 'They will not succeed'

The U.S. military has launched its 15th maritime strike targeting narco-terror groups, as War Secretary Pete Hegseth vows continued action to stop cartels.

November 1

Hegseth declines to discuss possible US strikes in Venezuela, blames Dems on troop pay amid shutdown

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declined to say whether the U.S. is preparing military strikes on Venezuela, while blasting Democrats over the shutdown.