U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 68

March 13

Hegseth scolds CNN's 'unserious' report on Iran conflict, suggests Paramount owner should overhaul network

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth singled out CNN for its "unserious" report on the Iran conflict, suggesting its prospective new owner David Ellison will save the network.

March 13

6 US service members aboard refueling aircraft after mid-air collision causes crash in Iraq

A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, killing all six crew members aboard. Officials say the loss was not due to hostile or friendly fire.

March 13

U.S. military taking 'decisive steps' against Iran, CENTCOM says

U.S. Central Command said Friday, March 13, 2026, that American forces are taking "decisive steps to neutralize Iran’s power projection capabilities" and released a video showing new airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure.

March 13

Hegseth takes aim at CNN's Iran coverage: 'Fake news'

War Sec. Pete Hegseth addresses media coverage of Operation Epic Fury during a Pentagon press briefing.

March 13

US, Israel 'picking targets as we choose' as forces decimate Iran, Hegseth says

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said U.S. forces are 'decimating the radical Iranian regime's military' in Operation Epic Fury.

March 13

Iran targets oil tankers, fuel storage facilities

Gen. Jack Keane (ret.) joins 'Fox & Friends' to break down the ongoing strikes amid Operation Epic Fury and President Donald Trump's comments that Putin may be aiding Iran.

March 13

New Iranian supreme leader 'likely disfigured,' Hegseth says

War Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a Friday morning press briefing that Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “likely disfigured."

March 13

Iran conflict could be push GOP needs for 2nd 'big, beautiful bill'

Senior GOP lawmakers tell Fox News Digital that a reconciliation bill may be the only way to bolster defense spending and modernize the military amid rising threats from Iran.

March 13

Trump says US 'totally destroying' Iran: 'Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today'

President Trump asserted that the U.S. is "totally destroying" Iran, declaring, in a Friday Truth Social post, "Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today."

March 13

Schumer silent on ending DHS shutdown after deadly shootings hit Michigan, Virginia

The political standoff over DHS funding intensified after recent shootings, with GOP leaders accusing Democrats of endangering American public safety.