U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 62

Trump: USS Abraham Lincoln is ‘being replaced with another very similar ship’

August 15, 2026

Trump: USS Abraham Lincoln is ‘being replaced with another very similar ship’

President Donald Trump said Friday that the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed to the Middle East during Operation Epic Fury, is “being replaced with another very similar ship.”

Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory

August 14, 2026

Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory

Fox News senior national correspondent Rich Edson reports on President Donald Trump saying he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory on ‘Special Report.’

Trump says he could declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory

August 14, 2026

Trump says he could declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory

President Donald Trump said he could declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory as he discussed Iran, Venezuela and American military power.

Who controls the Strait of Hormuz right now? Here's what the ship traffic actually shows

August 14, 2026

Who controls the Strait of Hormuz right now? Here's what the ship traffic actually shows

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appears to have declined substantially as compared to conditions before the war with Iran started earlier this year.

Murdaugh gun claim collides with bizarre Charleston showdown as lawyers battle over what next jury gets to see

August 14, 2026

Murdaugh gun claim collides with bizarre Charleston showdown as lawyers battle over what next jury gets to see

Dick Harpootlian seeks dismissal of Alex Murdaugh's murder indictments, alleging false evidence was presented to the grand jury that charged him.

International Chamber of Shipping official discusses Iran war-linked Strait of Hormuz traffic decline

August 14, 2026

International Chamber of Shipping official discusses Iran war-linked Strait of Hormuz traffic decline

The International Chamber of Shipping's John Stawpert discusses the impact the Iran war is having on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Alex Murdaugh defense says murder weapon may be tied to separate killing as judge seeks answers

August 14, 2026

Alex Murdaugh defense says murder weapon may be tied to separate killing as judge seeks answers

Jim Griffin claims a recent Allendale County homicide may involve weapons connected to the Murdaugh murders, stunning prosecutors and the judge.

Gen. Jack Keane reacts to Iran claiming 'complete control' over Hormuz Strait

August 14, 2026

Gen. Jack Keane reacts to Iran claiming 'complete control' over Hormuz Strait

Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane joins 'Fox & Friends' to analyze tensions in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran claims full control of the waterway, challenging President Donald Trump's claim of control.

UN watchdog slams potential election of Iran to panel with human rights sway: 'Lunatics running the asylum'

August 14, 2026

UN watchdog slams potential election of Iran to panel with human rights sway: 'Lunatics running the asylum'

Iran's expected election to a United Nations committee on human rights and counterterrorism is called "Orwellian" by UN Watch's Hillel Neuer.

Iran could unleash ‘kinetic’ response as US tightens economic containment, analyst warns

August 13, 2026

Iran could unleash ‘kinetic’ response as US tightens economic containment, analyst warns

Analysts warn Iran could strike U.S. bases, ships, and Gulf infrastructure this fall as Trump's sanctions tighten and the Strait of Hormuz deadline looms.