U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 289

August 25

‘Bold’ general who led US’ ‘Midnight Hammer’ strikes on Iran ends Middle East reign

Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla hands over CENTCOM leadership to Adm. Brad Cooper after overseeing Iran strikes and Houthis operations during his tenure as commander.

August 25

Fiddling while Rome burns: America ignores China’s rising red tide

China builds massive military capabilities targeting 2027 Taiwan readiness while U.S. forces remain overstretched across multiple global commitments.

August 24

Russia says Ukrainian drones hit nuclear power plant during Independence Day strikes

Russia reports Ukrainian drone attacks hit nuclear facilities and sparked fires in Kursk and Leningrad regions as Ukraine marks 34th Independence Day.

August 24

Israel set to launch Gaza City offensive: High stakes, high costs ahead

Tanks and troops close in as Israel readies a massive Gaza City offensive—seen as the war’s defining battle—raising stakes for hostages and Hamas terrorists.

August 24

Gov. Pritzker says Trump trying to 'manufacture a crisis' as admin plans National Guard deployment to Chicago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said there is no emergency following reports that the federal government may deploy the National Guard to Chicago.

August 23

America's last surviving WWII ace, Navy fighter pilot Donald McPherson, dies at 103 years old

Nation's last surviving World War II Navy fighter pilot shot down five Japanese planes while serving on the USS Essex.

August 23

Russia-Ukraine war drags on after White House meetings

Hopes of bringing Zelenskyy and Putin together appear to be fading.

August 23

'No need' for US troops on the ground in Ukraine, expert says

Ret. Lt. Col. Darin Gaub joins 'Fox News Live' to discuss the war in Ukraine, U.S. strategy and what it will take to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the push for peace.

August 22

Chinese national sentenced to prison for sabotaging employer's systems with 'kill switch'

Former software developer Davis Lu receives four-year sentence for cyber attack that crashed systems and cost Ohio company hundreds of thousands.

August 22

Hundreds of DoD civilians accept call of duty in southern border mission under Trump’s order

Civilian Defense employees are volunteering by the hundreds for temporary details to serve on the southern border after an Aug. 20 memo was circulated via email.