U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 290

August 26

Trump suggests name change is coming for Department of Defense

President Donald Trump speaks about changing the name of the Department of Defense.

August 25

'Tragic mishap': Netanyahu says authorities investigating strike against Gaza hospital

Fox News national correspondent Jeff Paul has the latest on Israel's airstrike on a Gaza hospital and the status of ceasefire talks on 'Special Report.'

August 25

Trump signs proclamation related to Biden's botched Afghanistan exit and takes questions

President Donald Trump signs the Abbey Gate proclamation honoring the 13 members of the U.S. armed forces killed in Kabul, Afghanistan.

August 25

DOD tests AI battle manager 'Starsage' in live fighter jet training mission

The Pentagon conducted its first successful tests of Army and Navy fighter jets tactically controlled by AI through Raft's 'Starsage' this month. (Credit: Raft AI)

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.