Pentagon
White House orders US forces to focus on 'quarantine' of Venezuelan oil for next two months
The White House has directed US forces to prioritize the "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil for the next two months, aiming to use economic pressure over military action.
China hiding hundreds of intercontinental ballistic missiles in silo fields, Pentagon report warns
US military says it killed four men in strike on suspected drug vessel
Democrats troubled by video of US strike on Caribbean drug boat, Republicans defend attack
New York Times sues Pentagon over press access
The Times challenges a Pentagon rule that could label reporters as security risks for seeking sensitive information.
Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes, sources say
Hegseth shared details on the imminent March 15 launch of attacks on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi fighters with a group of security officials and accidentally included reporter Jeffrey Goldberg
US approves potential sale of helicopter support, training to Saudi Arabia for $1 billion
The Pentagon says the potential sale covers spare and repair parts, as well as training, for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps' helicopter fleet.
Pentagon advances Golden Dome missile defense with new Space Force contracts
The US government has asked contractor competitors to develop four versions of missile interceptors to address threats at various altitudes and speeds, but those contracts have yet to be awarded.
Several international airlines cancel their flights in Venezuela after US warning
Several international airlines canceled flights from Venezuela after the US FAA warned of hazardous conditions and heightened military activity in the region.
US to launch new phase of Venezuela ops., including possible plan to overthrow Maduro, sources say
US officials say Washington is moving toward a new phase of action against Venezuela, as military pressure and covert options against the Maduro government remain on the table.
US designates Venezuela's Cartel de los Solas as terror organization
"Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela’s legitimate government," the US State Department said.
Weapons makers have 'conned' US military into buying expensive equipment
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll comments were unusually blunt for a sitting government official
US approves potential $330 million military sale to Taiwan, first under Trump
The US greenlighted a $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, marking a significant step in its support for Taiwan amid China’s objections.
Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear to counter drug trafficking in Western Hemisphere
The US has conducted its 20th strike against alleged drug trafficking vessels, killing "four narco-terrorists."
White House restricts access for journalists to press secretary's office
Journalists can no longer freely enter the White House press secretary’s office, sparking outcry over transparency and press freedom from the White House Correspondents’ Association.
