U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 357

March 13, 2025

New documentary exposes antisemitism following attack on Israel

'October 8' director and executive producer Wendy Sachs discusses how the documentary highlights the aftermath of Hamas' attack on Israel on 'The Bottom Line.'

March 13, 2025

Direct aid to Israel should be phased out to 'reduce US leverage,' influential conservative groups argue

The Heritage Foundation is responding to backlash against a report that suggested the U.S. should phase out direct aid to Israel so that a future president could not cut it off at will.

March 13, 2025

Russian border states eye exit of landmine treaty to fortify defenses and deter Putin

Eastern European nations are moving towards exiting the Ottawa Contention, a treaty that bans anti-personnel landmines, to deter Russia from invading.

March 13, 2025

SpaceX launch scrubbed hours after Hegseth shares message to rescue mission crew: ‘Wish you Godspeed’

The planned launch of SpaceX Crew-10 to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, hours after Secretary of Defense Hegseth said he was praying for members of the crew.

March 12, 2025

Hegseth orders review of military fitness and grooming standards: 'Our adversaries are not growing weaker'

The Pentagon will conduct a review of all military fitness and grooming standards, according to a memo Wednesday from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

March 12, 2025

VA secretary accuses reporter of spreading 'rumors' about DOGE that hurt veterans in tense clash

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins confronted a reporter, claiming she spread rumors about DOGE's actions that are "scaring" veterans and VA employees.

March 12, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sends message to NASA crew ahead of SpaceX rescue flight

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wishes "Godspeed" to the NASA crew set to be brought home from the International Space Station by SpaceX.

March 12, 2025

Federal judge rips DOJ lawyers, demands written retraction from Hegseth over transgender military policy post

U.S. District Court Judge Ana Reyes demanded that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offer a retraction over a repost he made about transgender military policy.

March 11, 2025

Europe steps up to fund its own defense, provide security for Ukraine after Trump threats

French President Emmanuel Macron led a gathering of Europe's defense chiefs as the continent has moved to step up its own defense and meet NATO spending requirements.

March 11, 2025

Pentagon clips civilian employees' credit cards in line with DOGE cuts

The Trump administration has drawn down the spending limit on government-issued travel and purchase cards for federal civilian employees to just one dollar.