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U.S. Defense & Military Politics January 15

US sending military assets to Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strike, sources say

A U.S. military aircraft carrier is in motion toward the Middle East amid rising tensions against the Iranian regime, well-placed military sources have confirmed to Fox News.

China January 15

China quietly builds worldwide space network, alarming US over future military power

China reportedly builds satellite facilities across Africa and Latin America, extending its Belt and Road strategy to space infrastructure development globally.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics January 15

White House defends 'aptly named' Department of War as watchdog flags up to $125M cost

The Congressional Budget Office says changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War could cost up to $125 million.

Donald Trump January 15

Most Americans say 'no' to Greenland takeover, with even Republicans split: poll

New polls show 86% of Americans oppose military action to take Greenland as Trump intensifies push for U.S. control of the strategic Arctic territory.

Democratic Party January 15

More Democrat reps involved in ‘refuse illegal orders’ video report receiving inquiry from US attorney

Three more Democrats who appeared in a November video encouraging troops to "refuse illegal orders" received an inquiry from a U.S. attorney, a report said.

VIDEO January 14

The U.S. withdraws some military personnel from Middle East bases amid Iranian threats

Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich reports on 'mixed messages' sent from Iran as President Donald Trump considers possible measures over protester crackdowns on ‘Special Report.’

Iran January 14

Iran shuts down airspace; foreign officials warn against travel to Israel

Iran closes airspace to most flights amid rising U.S. tensions. Trump says Iranian protest killings have stopped, but military officials reportedly warned an attack was imminent.

Donald Trump January 14

Republicans, Democrats say no to US military strike against Iran as Trump mulls action: poll

New poll shows 70% of Americans oppose U.S. military strikes against Iran amid ongoing protests, with bipartisan majority rejecting intervention.

Middle East January 14

Trump envoy warns Hamas of 'serious consequences' as administration launches Phase 2 of Gaza plan

The Trump administration's special envoy announced Phase 2 of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan to establish a transitional technocratic Palestinian administration in Gaza.

VIDEO January 14

Trump warns Iran of 'very strong action' if protesters are executed

Former National Security Council senior director Michael Allen discusses Iran’s crackdown on protesters amid the threat of executions as President Donald Trump vows to take action if the regime follows through.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 14

What the alleged ‘sonic weapon’ used in Venezuela may actually have been

Claims of a mysterious "sonic weapon" used in Venezuela fuel speculation about exotic U.S. military technology, though experts point to known devices.