Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to pay troops during shutdown
While large and unusual, the $130 million gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks.
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US to deploy USS Gerald R. Ford to Latin America
The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, in the latest escalation and buildup of military forces in the region.
Military launches ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel
The two most recent U.S. strikes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, departures from the previous seven that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.
Judge orders ‘immediate’ return of books removed from 5 DOD schools
The censored items included materials about slavery, Native American history, women’s history, LGBTQ history, and preventing sexual harassment and abuse.
Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials speak with Congress
The change appears to be part of a broader effort by Hegseth to exert tighter control over what the department communicates to the outside world.
US returning survivors of strike to home countries, Trump says
Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed that one of the survivors of the U.S. military strike was returned to Colombia.
Trump calls for Russia, Ukraine to ‘stop where they are’
President Trump has called for Russia and Ukraine to “stop where they are” and quit fighting after concluding talks in Washington Friday with Zelenskyy.
US seized survivors after latest strike on alleged drug-carrying boat
The US military carried out a sixth strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, killing one and leaving two survivors, sources told the AP.
US Navy commander overseeing Venezuelan boat strikes steps down
The announcement of Adm. Alvin Holsey's departure comes less than one year after he took over as commander of U.S. Southern Command.
Trump threatens US military force in Gaza amid fragile ceasefire
President Donald Trump has threatened to use U.S. military force inside Gaza amid a fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
Troops and families: How has the shutdown affected you?
Military Times wants to hear about your experience during the federal government shutdown.
Trump says he’ll meet with Putin in Hungary
President Donald Trump is redoubling his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, announcing a second meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
DOD decides against privatizing service members’ household goods moves
Instead of privatizing the process for moving troops' household goods, Hegseth directed defense officials Wednesday to improve the DOD's legacy program.
Air Force: Qatar air force facility in Idaho ‘in the works for years’
The defense secretary's announcement that the U.S. will allow Qatar to build an air force facility in Idaho mirrors other ally accommodations.
US strikes another alleged drug-carrying boat off Venezuela coast
The strike marks the fifth deadly strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the region.
US Coast Guard will still get paid amid government shutdown, Noem says
The DHS secretary took a shot at congressional Democrats in a public statement announcing that members of the Coast Guard will receive their paychecks.
Trump directs Pentagon to pay troops despite shutdown
President Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that troops are paid on Wednesday despite the shutdown.
