U.S. Defense & Military Politics

Politics 20 hours ago

Trump courts Japan's emperor and new PM before high-stakes Xi summit this week

President Trump arrives in Tokyo for historic meetings with Japan's first female prime minister and Emperor Naruhito before high-stakes China summit this week.

Politics 20 hours ago

The Tomahawk factor: US long-range missiles are the battlefield gamechanger Putin should fear

Trump has not approved Ukraine's request for Tomahawk cruise missiles, citing yearlong training requirements and U.S. military needs despite weapon's 1,500-mile range capability.

Opinion 20 hours ago

TREY GOWDY: China is misjudging Trump on trade. It may soon be very surprised

President Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Chinese imports after China threatens U.S. rare earth mineral access as meeting with Xi Jinping is off.

Politics 20 hours ago

Trump ally who donated $130 million to pay troops amid shutdown revealed as reclusive billionaire heir: report

Timothy Mellon has been identified as the anonymous donor who gave $130 million to the Pentagon to pay troops during the government shutdown.

World 20 hours ago

Serbian foreign minister proposes hosting Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations amid ongoing conflict

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks, citing Serbia's friendship with all parties involved in the conflict.

Politics 20 hours ago

America’s ‘BAT’ man unveils tech built to outsmart a Chinese first strike

Shield AI unveils X-BAT, an AI-powered fighter jet designed to counter China's anti-access strategy by operating without runways, GPS or constant communication.

VIDEO 20 hours ago

Putin economic advisor says sanctions are not the 'solution' to war in Ukraine

Kremlin special envoy Kirill Dmitriev argues President Donald Trump's sanctions will not have a significant impact on the Russian economy on 'Special Report.'

Politics 20 hours ago

Qatari embassy official reveals Biden admin role in new Idaho training facility finalized under Trump

A senior Qatari embassy official outlined the details of the controversial Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at the Mountain Home Air Base in Idaho.

World 20 hours ago

US kills 6 suspected narco-terrorists in overnight strike on alleged drug smuggling boat, Hegseth says

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the tenth strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat, saying another six alleged narco-terrorists were killed overnight.

VIDEO 20 hours ago

US kills 6 alleged drug traffickers in overnight Caribbean strike, Hegseth says

War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday announced another deadly strike on alleged narco-terrorists in the Caribbean Sea.

Opinion 20 hours ago

Schumer's shutdown is leaving our troops and their families high and dry

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's government shutdown forces military families into financial hardship as base services close and troop moves halt.

Politics 20 hours ago

Trump reveals how US military is going to crack down on drug smugglers on land

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “hit" drug smugglers attempting to enter the U.S. by land after a series of lethal strikes on cartel boats at sea.

VIDEO 20 hours ago

Trump says US military will strike drug smugglers on land following boat bombings

Following a series of targeted strikes on cartel drug boats, President Donald Trump said the U.S. will also be striking smugglers on land as well. (Credit: POOL)

Politics 20 hours ago

Japan plans to tell Trump it will build up its military after years of 1% defense spending

Japan's first female prime minister, PM Sanae Takaichi, plans accelerated military expansion as Trump visit approaches. Historic shift from pacifist defense policy.

Media 20 hours ago

Spanish priest acquitted after facing 3 years behind bars for criticizing radical Islam

Spanish priest Father Custodio Ballester wins court case against hate speech allegations stemming from his criticism of radical Islam and dialogue efforts.

Politics 20 hours ago

Dem pressure builds for answers on Trump’s Caribbean strikes, commander's sudden exit

Democrats demand answers from President Donald Trump about military strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean amid growing concerns over legality.

Politics 20 hours ago

US military buildup in Caribbean sees bombers, Marines and warships converge near Venezuela

Experts call it "21st-century gunboat diplomacy" as U.S. positions strike-capable forces in Caribbean amid tensions with Maduro regime and cartels.

VIDEO 20 hours ago

Israel will 'wipe Hamas off the map' if they don't obey Trump's ceasefire deal: Alex Gray

Former White House NSC chief of staff Alex Gray analyzes the terms of President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire deal on 'America Reports.'

World 20 hours ago

Hamas transfers coffin of dead hostage to Israel, IDF confirms

Hamas transfers a deceased hostage's coffin to the Red Cross for handover to Israel Defense Forces troops in Gaza as part of ongoing ceasefire agreement.

Politics 20 hours ago

Trump goes all-out against Colombia’s Petro after claims drug strike killed fisherman: What we know

President Donald Trump threatens Colombia with tariffs after President Petro challenges U.S. Caribbean strikes targeting alleged narco-terrorists, escalating tensions.

VIDEO 20 hours ago

DNC chair erupts at ‘No Kings’ protest, slams Trump as ‘orange monster’

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on Democrats’ fiery 'No Kings' protests amid the shutdown. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, joins 'The Faulkner Focus' to respond and call out Sen. Chuck Schumer.

Politics 20 hours ago

Is Trump’s ‘heat’ on Venezuela the start of a wider campaign for regime change?

Experts and some lawmakers suspect that Trump's quest targeting alleged drug boats in the Caribbean is designed to exert pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro so he's ousted.

World 20 hours ago

Two IDF soldiers killed amid 'severe' ceasefire violation, 'it's not the last,' analyst says

Hamas militants killed two Israeli soldiers in Rafah, violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement before Israel responded with strikes and restored the truce.

World 20 hours ago

3 killed in US strike on Colombian ELN vessel smuggling narcotics, Hegseth says

The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike in international waters against a suspected drug vessel, killing three alleged terrorists, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said.

VIDEO 20 hours ago

US strikes drug smuggling vessel, kills 3 alleged terrorists

Three alleged narco-terrorists were killed in a U.S. strike on a drug smuggling vessel affiliated with Colombia’s National Liberation Army, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Sunday. (Department of War)

Politics 20 hours ago

'First to fight': Marine VP JD Vance marks Corps’ 250th as Hegseth says unity, not ‘diversity,' is strength

Vice President JD Vance rang in the Marine Corps’ 250th at Camp Pendleton, praising fellow Marines after an assault demo and pledging they are ready to fight and win.

Media 20 hours ago

Bill Maher blasts ‘keffiyeh-wearing college kids’ for silence as Hamas slaughters Palestinians in Gaza

Bill Maher questions silence of pro-Palestinian protesters as Hamas turns on Palestinians in Gaza, criticizing absent campus activists who once rallied against Israel.

World 20 hours ago

Israel identifies remains of 10th deceased hostage handed over by Hamas

Israel received another hostage's remains from Hamas via the Red Cross, identifying the deceased as Eliyahu Margalit, who was killed on Oct. 7, 2023.

Politics 20 hours ago

REBECCA GRANT: How Tomahawks work and how they could change everything for Ukraine

Trump weighs sending 1,000-mile range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, which could target Russian airbases and energy infrastructure across Russia.

VIDEO 20 hours ago

Trump and Zelenskyy meet to discuss Tomahawk missiles

'America Reports' panel discusses President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about potentially providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine amid its war with Russia, and the possible outcomes.

VIDEO 20 hours ago

Intelligence expert says US military has 'way more robust' capabilities amid narcoterrorist threat

Artorias Chief Intelligence Officer Stefano Ritondale weighs in on the potential threat posed by air defense systems amid narcoterrorism concerns on 'The Ingraham Angle.'