U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 280

September 18

EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon denies NBC report on Charlie Kirk recruiting campaign, calls it '100% wrong'

The Pentagon denied an NBC report claiming it planned a recruiting campaign tied to slain activist Charlie Kirk, blasting it as false and based on anonymous sources.

September 18

Trump: Putin has 'really let me down' on Ukraine peace efforts

President Donald Trump calls Russian leader Vladimir Putin's response to peace efforts a letdown during London press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

September 17

Hegseth orders about face on Pentagon's slipping grooming standards

Pentagon overhauls military grooming policy under Hegseth, mandating facial hair removal after one-year medical exemption period or face separation from service.

September 16

Trump's Iran ultimatum started a 60-day clock ticking for decisive June strikes, bomber commander reveals

U.S. bomber strikes on Iranian nuclear sites following Trump's ultimatum led to a ceasefire within 30 hours and reestablished deterrence against Iran.

September 16

Israel launches new ground offensive into Gaza City as residents flee in droves

Israel has launched a new ground offensive into Gaza City designed to dismantle Hamas infrastructure and warned residents to leave and head south.

September 16

Infographic shows Israel's latest ground offensive into Gaza City

The Israel Defense Forces has launched an expanded ground offensive in Gaza City, as part of a direct continuation of Operation “Gideon’s Chariots." (IDF)

September 15

Pentagon calls Charlie Kirk posts ‘domestic terrorism’; Dem warns discipline is ‘un-American’

Service members face Pentagon discipline for celebrating political figure's killing as debate emerges over military conduct versus First Amendment rights.

September 15

Pentagon suspends Army colonel for celebrating Charlie Kirk's death

Pentagon suspends Army colonel Scott Stephens over social media posts mocking Charlie Kirk's killing, citing zero tolerance policy for such behavior.

September 15

Inside Operation Midnight Hammer: B-2 commander reveals how US pulled off surprise strikes on Iran

Seven B-2 stealth bombers dropped 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear sites in the first combat use of Massive Ordnance Penetrators.

September 14

Qatar needs to pressure Hamas into release Israeli hostages, Rebeccah Heinrichs says

Hudson Institute senior fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs discusses Israeli’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and the state of U.S.-Middle East relations on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’