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August 5, 2024

CENTCOM commander meets with Israeli officials in strong show of 'support for Israel,' defense chief says

CENTCOM commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla visited Tel Aviv on Monday to meet with Israeli defense officials amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.

August 5, 2024

Middle East war fears ramp up as F-22 Raptors rush to keep the lid on Iran

The political situation with Iran and their terror gangs may be a mess, but the U.S. military response is strong and cool-headed. 

August 5, 2024

Military expert on growing concerns of Iranian attacks in the Middle East

Fox News' Trey Yingst and Heritage Foundation Center for National Defense Robert Greenway on the U.S. increasing military presence in the Middle East as attack threats from Iran increase in the region.

August 5, 2024

Bangladesh PM resigns, leaves country after residence is stormed by protesters, ending 15-year rule

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned after 15 years in power, following widespread protests that turned violent, leaving hundreds dead.

August 4, 2024

On this day in history, August 4, 1790, Coast Guard is established by Alexander Hamilton

The U.S. Coast Guard, charged with ensuring the nation's maritime safety, security and stewardship, was established on this day in history, August 5, 1790.

August 3, 2024

Watchdog claims victory over Pentagon animal testing as lawmakers demand accounting of taxpayer funds

Twenty-five lawmakers wrote a letter demanding specifics about past animal testing at the Pentagon, while a watchdog also highlighted a recent VA controversy

August 2, 2024

U.S. military expands presence in Middle East, repositions forces as regional tensions simmer

In a release Friday, the Pentagon announced it will be expanding its forces in the Middle East in the wake of a Hamas leader's killing, without giving details on location.

August 1, 2024

'Gutfeld!': This is yet another symptom of a historic recruiting crisis

'Gutfeld!' co-hosts react to a new report that states a Congressional panel finds the U.S. military 'not prepared' for war.

August 1, 2024

Ex-Marine leads plea for Congress to hear exiled Afghan resistance leader's warnings

A petition calling for Congress to host or visit with exiled Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Massoud will be presented to the legislature in the near term, its signatories said Thursday.

August 1, 2024

Teen brother of Air Force airman who was killed by Florida deputy is shot to death near Atlanta

Andre Fortson, the 16-year-old brother of a U.S. Air Force airman who was killed in May by a Florida sheriff's deputy, was killed this week in a shooting near Atlanta's east side.