Iran war has cost taxpayers $38B — and counting
The Congressional Budget Office said the prolonged military campaign will hit $2 billion to $3 billion a month.
Defense
Iran war has led to munitions shortfall, bottlenecks to restock, Pentagon IG says
The Defense Department’s independent watchdog acknowledged the shortfall, a concern the administration has downplayed for months.
Hegseth allies campaign to put loyalist in Army secretary job
Pentagon officials are pushing spokesperson Sean Parnell for the position and launching attacks against other candidates.
Iran war coverage led to firings at Stars and Stripes, former publisher says
Max Lederer, whom the Pentagon fired along with two other journalists last month, said their lawsuit challenging the firings is continuing.
Dems plot to take on Hegseth if they win in November
Lawmakers are already discussing plans for hearings, inquiries and other oversight into the Defense Department if control of Congress flips.
NATO races to guard against Russian nuclear subs without the US
Allied forces gathered near Iceland to practice hunting for Russian submarines, with a key member missing.
Red tape, not his controversial past, could sink Trump’s Navy nominee
Congress needs to grant MAGA backer Hung Cao a waiver to lead the service, but lawmakers aren’t in town to do it anytime soon.
Trump makes surprise pick to lead Army after Driscoll’s departure
Trump announced that Adam Telle, who oversees the Army Corps of Engineers, will take over as acting secretary.
German defense chief to meet with Hegseth after earlier snub
Boris Pistorius will visit the Pentagon chief for a rollout of F-35 warplanes.
Markwayne Mullin safe after Coast Guard jet makes emergency landing due to engine failure
The plane experienced jet engine failures midflight and safely made an emergency landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport on Wednesday afternoon.