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Inside the lightning US strike that overwhelmed Venezuela’s defenses and seized Maduro

U.S. military launched a massive strike against Venezuela with 150+ aircraft, capturing dictator Nicolás Maduro in major coordinated operation.

Artificial Intelligence December 23

New US military GenAI tool ‘critical first step’ in future of warfare, says expert

The recently launched “GenAI" tool for U.S. service members and Department of War workers is a “critical first step" in the future of warfare, according to a military expert.

Artificial Intelligence December 22

Pentagon taps Musk's xAI to boost sensitive government workflows, support military operations

Pentagon partners with Elon Musk's xAI to deploy Grok AI across military systems, giving 3 million personnel advanced AI tools by 2026 for sensitive tasks.

Pentagon December 22

Trump unveils ‘Golden Fleet’ of Navy battleships, touts them as ‘more powerful than any' ever built

Trump administration elevates shipbuilding as critical national security priority amid warnings that China has 230 times U.S. naval production capacity.

Pentagon December 18

US military strikes narco-terrorist vessels in latest Eastern Pacific drug trafficking operation

U.S. forces kill five narco-terrorists in Eastern Pacific strike as Joint Task Force targets drug trafficking vessels in latest military operation.

Secretary of Defense December 18

Trump quietly signs sweeping $901B defense bill after bipartisan Senate passage

Trump approves massive defense bill with $800 million for Ukraine and restrictions on reducing U.S. forces in Europe and South Korea below specified levels.

China December 18

China warns of rising war risk after historic US arms sale to Taiwan

China warns that a massive $11.1 billion U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan could spark war, calling the island a "powder keg" amid rising tensions.

Senate December 17

Senate Republicans block Schiff effort to force release of Caribbean strike footage

Democratic California Sen. Adam Schiff's legislation would have required that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth release the footage first to Congress, then to the public.

Senate December 17

Senate sends $901B defense bill to Trump after clashes over boat strike, DC airspace

Despite possible hiccups, the Senate coalesced around the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026, marking one of the final legislative hurdles the upper chamber had to overcome for the year.

Venezuelan Political Crisis December 16

Graham issues 'fatal' warning if Maduro stays in power as US buildup raises stakes

Sen. Graham warns leaving Maduro in power after U.S. military show of force would be "fatal mistake" as Venezuela tensions escalate.