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Setting the scene: Army to test new hub for stockpiling in Australia
The Army is establishing major sites to shelter equipment that could be used during war, humanitarian crises or natural disasters in the Pacific theater.
By Jen Judson
Hegseth reveals new name for USNS Harvey Milk
The U.S. Navy renamed the USNS Harvey Milk to the Oscar V. Peterson in an effort to take the "politics out of ship naming," SecDef Pete Hegseth said.
By Riley Ceder
Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.
Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise?
By Leah Rosenbaum
Iran’s supreme leader resurfaces to warn against future US attacks
Khamenei's speech, which went on for more than 10 minutes Thursday, was filled with warnings and threats directed toward the United States and Israel.
Hegseth defends Iran strike after initial report doubted its effect
In a fiery press conference, the defense secretary attacked media outlets that reported on a U.S. intelligence report about the attacks.
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026
Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets records
Democrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely.
Trump nominates Marine to be Navy’s new head lawyer
Maj. Gen. David Bligh would be the second Marine in the Navy's history to serve as the Navy JAG.
By Riley Ceder
Strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months, US report says
A report by the Defense Intelligence Agency found that while the US strikes did significant damage, the Iranian nuclear sites were not totally destroyed.
By Stephanie Liechtenstein, The Associated Press and Sam McNeil, The Associated Press