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Dem senator accuses Pentagon of murder with boat strikes targeting drug traffickers
Sen. Tim Kaine said in a letter to President Donald Trump that evidence indicates that boat strikes killed people who were not engaged in narcotrafficking.
Trump critic Massie joins Democrats in unprecedented bid to sue White House over Iran war
Thomas Massie accused President Trump and Secretary Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution, joining Democrats in a resolution to sue over the Iran war.
Defense industry leaders align with Trump admin plans in closed-door strategy session on defense spending
Susie Wiles and leaders from Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Palantir aligned on $73 billion in Pentagon and intelligence funding.
House narrowly backs allowing troops, Pentagon workers to carry personal guns on military bases
The House voted 215-214 to presume approval when qualified service members and civilian employees request to carry personal firearms on bases.
Watchdog report alleges red-state university trained executives tied to China's defense sector
A watchdog report alleges Missouri State University trained over 1,500 Chinese executives tied to China's military-industrial complex via an MBA program.
Hegseth announces 6-month review of American forces in Europe, blasts NATO allies for putting troops 'at risk'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth announces six-month review of U.S. force deployment in Europe, pressing NATO allies to take primary responsibility for defense.
Trump admin. faces critical 60-day Iran war deadline, but floats ceasefire loophole
The U.S. and Israel began their war against Iran Feb. 28, and U.S. law requires congressional authorization for a war to go beyond 60 days.
Trump discussed Iran's Hormuz Strait proposal with top aides, White House says
The Trump administration has repeatedly insisted that the central goal of the conflict is keeping Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon.