U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 340

May 1

Hegseth on reinstating military members who defied Biden’s ‘unlawful’ vaccine mandate

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laid out a plan of action for reinstating servicemembers who were forced out of the military by former President Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate.

April 30

Pentagon warns US military installations are vulnerable to threat of drones

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on the Pentagon's warning about a drone risk on 'Special Report.'

April 30

Moscow returns body of Ukrainian journalist killed in Russian captivity bearing signs of significant torture

The body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna reportedly showed signs of severe torture during her captivity before being returned to Kyiv with her eyes and brain removed.

April 30

US-Ukraine inching toward mineral deal amid last-minute roadblocks

The United States and Ukraine are inching closer to signing a mineral deal after months of fraught and chaotic negotiations, although a last-minute hurdle still needs to be overcome.

April 29

DOGE, Treasury discover $334M in improper payment requests due to foul codes

The Treasury Department and DOGE discovered $334 million in improper payment requests that were flagged because of budget codes that were missing, invalid or unauthorized.

April 29

Trump announces new 'serious power' fighter jets for Michigan Guard base to replace aging A-10s

President Donald Trump unveiled details of the new fighter jet mission during a speech to National Guard members at a Michigan base for an event commemorating his 100th day in office.

April 29

Hegseth says he's undoing 'social justice/Biden initiative' that Trump signed into law

Sec. Pete Hegseth deemed the Women, Peace and Security program a "woke divisive/social justice/Biden initiative" — after President Donald Trump signed it into law during his first term.

April 28

Pakistan fears India incursion 'imminent' amid heightened tensions following terror attack

Decades-long tensions between India and Pakistan are once again threatening regional stability, as Islamabad warns New Delhi could launch an incursion following a recent terrorist attack in Kashmir.

April 28

US strikes kill hundreds of Houthi fighters, hit over 800 Red Sea targets: Central Command

U.S. forces have struck over 800 Houthi targets in Yemen since March, killing hundreds of fighters and destroying missile sites in a retaliatory campaign against Red Sea attacks.

April 28

Hegseth vows crackdown on military obesity after shocking Reserve, Guard report

A new study found more than two-thirds of Reserve and Guard troops are overweight, prompting a scathing rebuke of lax standards from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.