How a US-led peace plan in Ukraine is reshaping global alliances
The latest on U.S.-led Ukraine peace talks — and how leaks, deadlines and shifting drafts are already reshaping battlefield planning.
Congress
Senate passes major policy bill authorizing $900 billion for Pentagon
The National Defense Authorization Act now heads to the desk of President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
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.
AUSA donates more than $1 million for conference travel amid shutdown
The donation, which comes as troops may miss paychecks amid the government shutdown, will allow soldiers to attend the association's annual conference.
A new barracks task force aims to improve military living conditions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has formed a new “barracks task force” to improve living conditions for U.S. service members in barracks across the globe.
Navy cannibalizing materiel for spare parts, watchdog says
Because of delays relying on vendors, Navy maintainers have been forced to scavenge parts from submarines and grounded aircraft.
Texas National Guard deploying to Chicago on Monday
About 200 Texas National Guard troops are set to deploy to Chicago Monday night unless a judge blocks the order, a Pentagon official told Military Times.
Government shutdown forces Army to cancel ‘Best Squad’ competition
The service said the 2025 "Best Squad" competition would not take place “due to a lapse in appropriations."
Hegseth fires Navy chief of staff
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Navy chief of staff in a sudden shakeup following the confirmation this week of a new Navy Under Secretary.
Fourth deadly US strike in Trump’s war on cartels
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing four people.
What troops need to know about Hegseth’s new memos for the force
Hegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.
