Liz Friden

Los Angeles July 1

Pentagon releases 150 National Guard troops from security mission deployment in LA as wildfire threats mount

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the release of California National Guard troops from a federal mission in response to wildfire concerns.

Iran June 23

Iran attacks US base in Qatar, Trump thanks Tehran for advance notice and 'very weak response'

Iran launched retaliatory strikes Qatar's Al-Udeid airbase, a critical U.S. military hub for CENTCOM operations, following American attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.

Navy June 18

Navy recruitment 'skyrockets' under Trump's leadership, official says

Navy recruiting has 'skyrocketed' since November, reaching its fiscal year 2025 goal ahead of schedule through streamlined medical waiver reviews and enhanced recruiting operations.

MILITARY June 18

Army soldiers from Minnesota, Michigan perish in separate Middle East incidents

Department of Defense confirms two Army soldiers deployed in the Middle East supporting anti-ISIS operations died in separate non-combat incidents.

Tulsi Gabbard June 17

Trump blows off Gabbard downplaying Iran nuke threat, but WH still says president and intel chief are in sync

Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure come months after DNI Tulsi Gabbard testified that the intelligence community determined Iran was not building nuclear weapons.

MILITARY June 17

Trump moves Greenland military installation under US Northern Command in Arctic power shift

Trump shifted Greenland to U.S. Northern Command, placing key Arctic base under homeland defense in a major move to bolster security amid rising global tensions.

Navy June 16

USS Nimitz carrier strike group sailing toward Middle East ahead of schedule, US official says

The USS Nimitz carrier strike group expedites Middle East deployment as the United States shifts military resources in response to the Israel-Iran conflict.

MILITARY June 13

Marines detain first civilian as radical leftists plan 'defiance' against Trump

Marines temporarily detained a civilian protester in Los Angeles as authorities prepare for No Kings nationwide protests against the Trump administration Saturday.

Donald Trump June 12

Marines to begin operations in Los Angeles Friday, ahead of nationwide anti-Trump protests

Marines transition from training to operational support in Los Angeles despite legal challenges from Governor Gavin Newsom, as officials defend deployment to protect law enforcement during protests.

National Guard June 11

Marines still not on LA streets, seen in hand-to-hand combat training

The 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles by President Donald Trump have not yet hit the streets and are instead on standby and carrying out nonlethal training.

MILITARY June 11

Hegseth authorizes voluntary departure of military dependents from across Middle East amid rising tensions

Secretary Hegseth has authorized the voluntary departure of U.S. military dependents from CENTCOM locations amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

US Navy June 6

Third Navy destroyer heads to southern waters as administration strengthens maritime border security

Third U.S. Navy destroyer deployed to patrol waters near Mexico as part of NORTHCOM's border security objectives, enhancing drug trafficking interdiction efforts.

US Army June 6

Army's historic horse-drawn funeral tradition returns from two-year hiatus after $28M overhaul

The U.S. Army’s Caisson Detachment returned to Arlington National Cemetery after two years. The ceremonial horse unit is used to transport veterans and service members to their final resting place.

MILITARY June 3

Army surpasses fiscal 2025 recruiting goal 4 months ahead of schedule

The U.S. Army surpasses its fiscal year 2025 recruiting goal of 61,000 recruits, thanks to leadership and innovative strategies, with four months to spare.

Border security June 2

New voluntary deployment lets DOD civilian workers back Homeland Security efforts amid immigration crackdown

Pentagon authorizes civilian employees to volunteer at the southern border, aiding Homeland Security in national security goals amid immigration crackdown.

Africa May 29

US Africa commander highlights terror growth in Sahel and competition with China for influence

Gen. Michael Langley highlights the threat of African terror groups expanding, with Al-Qaeda factions growing and aiming to access the west coast for attacks.

MILITARY May 28

Pentagon eyes 50% reduction in permanent changes of station as military families brace for moving high season

The Pentagon is ordering sweeping cuts to PCS moves in a bid to save $2.5B and ease burdens on military families facing burnout and instability.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics May 21

Air Force F-16 struck by drone during training flight over Arizona in 2023

In January 2023, a U.S. Air Force F-16D collided with a drone over Arizona, initially reported as an unidentified object, causing no damage or injuries.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics May 20

Trump, Hegseth to announce 'golden dome' missile defense plan, US official says

President Donald Trump will make an announcement on the Golden Dome missile defense system this afternoon, a U.S. official confirmed to Fox News.

National Security April 25

AG Pam Bondi rejects Biden-era policy for journalists involved in leak investigations

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Friday penned a memo noting she would be rescinding former Attorney General Merrick Garland's policies preventing officials from gaining key evidence from members of the media.

Pennsylvania April 14

Pennsylvania governor's mansion attack suspect Cody Balmer admitted 'harboring hatred' toward Shapiro: police

Cody Balmber, 38, allegedly made homemade "Molotov cocktails" that he threw into the mansion Gov. Josh Shapiro and family live in early Sunday morning.

Kash Patel April 9

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to lead ATF, replacing FBI Director Kash Patel

FBI Director Kash Patel was replaced by U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to serve as the acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on Wednesday.

US Energy April 9

Development of nuclear bomb 24 times more powerful than Hiroshima's is 'significantly ahead of schedule'

The National Nuclear Security Administration said development for a bomb 24 times more powerful than the one dropped on Hiroshima is ahead of schedule.

Middle East April 4

Houthis shoot down 3rd US reaper drone as Trump administration continues daily airstrikes

The Houthis shot down another U.S. Reaper drone, the third one that has been destroyed by the terror organization since early March.

US April 2

Army identifies final 4th American soldier that died in Lithuanian swamp

Officials have released the identities of the four U.S. soldiers who were discovered dead in Lithuania after their M88 armored vehicle submerged in a swamp.

Pete Hegseth March 26

Hegseth says no classified information was shared in Signal group chat: 'Nobody's texting war plans'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth push backed amid questions about possible classified information being share during a group chat earlier this month.

Pentagon News & Events March 19

Pentagon to cut up to 60K civilian jobs, but fewer than 21K have voluntarily resigned

Of the 60,000 civilian jobs the Pentagon is looking to cut, about 21,000 employees have accepted voluntary resignations, a senior U.S. defense official said.

Deportation March 14

All illegal migrants held in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, have been sent to Louisiana

All 40 illegal migrants held at the Guantánamo Bay U.S. naval base in Cuba have been sent back to the United States and are now being held in Louisiana, two U.S. defense officials told Fox News.

Immigration March 6

Trump's plan to house migrants at Guantánamo Bay facing major hurdles

The Trump administration is moving to house 30,000 migrants at Guantánamo Bay — though the plan is seeing a few bumps in its road to implementation.

Border security February 28

DOD sends over 1,000 additional troops to help bolster southern border efforts

The Department of Defense is sending over 1,000 additional troops to the southern border to help bolster efforts to control illegal immigration.