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US military poised to slash troops in Syria, officials say

The U.S. military is set to consolidate its presence in Syria over the coming weeks and months, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday, in a

US military poised to slash troops in Syria, officials say
Political|US

US Army turns over helicopter safety memo to Congress

The U.S.

US Army turns over helicopter safety memo to Congress
Political|US

Kash Patel was removed as acting ATF director, U.S. officials confirm

By Sarah N.

Kash Patel was removed as acting ATF director, U.S. officials confirm
Political|US

Democratic lawmakers slam Trump admin after Reuters reports US Navy admiral firing

Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday sharply criticized President Donald Trump's administration and said it was harming national security, after Reuters

Democratic lawmakers slam Trump admin after Reuters reports US Navy admiral firing
Europe|Political|US|World

US should maintain current military presence in Europe, US general says

The top U.S. general in Europe said on Tuesday that the United States should keep its military presence on the continent as it is now, as the Pentagon reviews its

US should maintain current military presence in Europe, US general says
Political|US|World

US admiral at NATO fired in expanding national security purge

U.S.

US admiral at NATO fired in expanding national security purge
Political|US

US far-right activist raises loyalty test that could deepen purge of security agencies

While National Security Agency chief General Timothy Haugh apparently was not told why he was abruptly fired this week, a far-right activist who

US far-right activist raises loyalty test that could deepen purge of security agencies
MidEast|Political|Technology|US

Pentagon watchdog opens probe into use of Signal for Yemen attack plans

The Pentagon's Inspector General's office announced on Thursday it was opening a probe into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of an unclassified

Pentagon watchdog opens probe into use of Signal for Yemen attack plans
Africa|Europe|Political|US

Potential US military restructuring in Europe could pose challenges, US general says

The Pentagon's deliberations about restructuring parts of the U.S. military, including potentially giving up the United States' role as the head

Potential US military restructuring in Europe could pose challenges, US general says
MidEast|Political|US|World

As Iran tensions build, US military moves warplanes to reinforce Middle East

U.S.

As Iran tensions build, US military moves warplanes to reinforce Middle East
Political|US|World

Caine, Trump's pick for top US general, tries to distance himself from politics

The nominee to become the highest-ranking U.S. military officer sought to reassure Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday that he would

Caine, Trump's pick for top US general, tries to distance himself from politics
MidEast|Political|US|World

US says it killed top Houthi missile expert, but questions linger

The White House has said that U.S. strikes in Yemen earlier this month killed the Houthi top missile expert, but the U.S. military has so far

US says it killed top Houthi missile expert, but questions linger
MidEast|Political|US|World

Pentagon's Hegseth texted start time of planned killing of Yemeni militant

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth texted about plans to kill a Houthi militant leader in Yemen two hours before a military operation meant to be

Pentagon's Hegseth texted start time of planned killing of Yemeni militant
MidEast|Political|US

Pentagon's Hegseth in spotlight as officials deflect blame over leaked Yemen chat

America's top spies on Tuesday shifted the spotlight back to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain how highly sensitive details he posted in a

Pentagon's Hegseth in spotlight as officials deflect blame over leaked Yemen chat
Business|Political|Technology|US

Elon Musk holds unprecedented Pentagon talks, wants leakers prosecuted

Billionaire Elon Musk took his campaign to cut the U.S. federal government into uncharted waters on Friday, holding an unprecedented

Elon Musk holds unprecedented Pentagon talks, wants leakers prosecuted
Business|Political|US

Elon Musk holds Pentagon meeting, wants leakers prosecuted

Billionaire Elon Musk held a meeting for more than an hour at the Pentagon on Friday morning as the close ally of President Donald

Elon Musk holds Pentagon meeting, wants leakers prosecuted
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump vows to hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks

U.S.

Trump vows to hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks
Environment|Political|US

US military cancels climate change studies that Pentagon chief calls 'crap'

The U.S. military is canceling more than 90 studies, including some that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed as climate change "crap."

US military cancels climate change studies that Pentagon chief calls 'crap'
Political|US

Pentagon chief restores name of Fort Benning, sidesteps Congressional provision

U.S. Defense Secretary on Monday ordered the U.S.

Pentagon chief restores name of Fort Benning, sidesteps Congressional provision
Health|Political|US

Trump administration pushed out US military health agency head, officials say

U.S.

Trump administration pushed out US military health agency head, officials say
Business|Political|US

Pentagon orders civilian staff to justify work in Musk-led review

The Pentagon told its civilian employees that they must provide a list of five bullet points detailing their accomplishments from the previous

Pentagon orders civilian staff to justify work in Musk-led review
Political|US

Five former US defense secretaries assail Trump's military firings as reckless

Five former U.S. defense secretaries on Thursday condemned President Donald Trump's "reckless" firing of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Five former US defense secretaries assail Trump's military firings as reckless
Political|US

Transgender US service members to be removed from military, Pentagon memo shows

Transgender service members will be separated from the U.S. military unless they receive an exemption, according to a Pentagon memo filed in court

Transgender US service members to be removed from military, Pentagon memo shows
MidEast|Political|US

'He's a real general': How Trump chose Dan Caine to be top US military officer

Dan Caine may not have been on Washington's radar before Friday night.

'He's a real general': How Trump chose Dan Caine to be top US military officer
Political|US

Trump fires top US general in unprecedented Pentagon shakeup

President Donald Trump on Friday fired the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General C.Q.

Trump fires top US general in unprecedented Pentagon shakeup

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