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Navy destroyers intercepted Iranian missiles, service confirms
The U.S. 6th Fleet positioned five Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers in the Eastern Mediterranean to provide defense support to Israel.
By Riley Ceder
Senator invites fired VA inspector general as guest for Trump speech
Michael Missal served as the VA's top watchdog for eight years, during which he identified $45 billion in potential savings and questionable expenditures.
Trump speech to Congress expected to key on Ukraine, national security
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 3, 2025.
Trump berates Ukrainian president, says he’s ‘not ready for peace’
The U.S. president appeared to pull all support for Ukraine in its fight with Russia after an argumentative meeting in the Oval Office on Friday.
Trump names special ops vet Hung Cao as Navy Under Secretary
The former Virginia Senate candidate will serve the second-ranking civilian leader for the service.
Former Pentagon chiefs call for hearings on military leaders’ firings
Five former defense chiefs are calling on Congress to hold immediate hearings on Trump's firings of the Joint Chiefs chairman and other senior leaders.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Navy secretary nominee blasts ‘systemic failures’ plaguing the fleet
John Phelan acknowledged his lack of military experience but insisted his business background makes him the right pick to lead the Navy and Marine Corps.
Transgender troops will be separated from military, Pentagon says
A new Pentagon memo directs the military to identify service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria within 30 days and begin separation actions.
By Tara Copp, AP and Beth Sullivan
Vet’s Capitol riot pardon covers separate weapons case: Prosecutors
The DOJ said an Army veteran's separate conviction for illegally possessing stolen grenades and classified info is covered by Trump’s pardon.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Iron Dome for America gets a golden makeover
President Trump's new missile defense shield effort is now dubbed "Golden Dome."
By Jen Judson