US launches strikes on Iran in retaliation for failed attack on American troops
The Pentagon said Tuesday that it successfully intercepted an Iranian missile attack on U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East.
Defense
Momentum shifts for Zelenskyy in Washington
Senators who attended a closed-door meeting with the Ukrainian leader said his pitch is starting to have an impact.
Iran launched ‘attempted surprise attack’ on US forces, CENTCOM says
The two countries have returned to open conflict after a temporary peace framework collapsed earlier this month.
Allies shrug as US pushes for Strait of Hormuz patrol
The Trump administration is urging the U.K. and France to lead a naval coalition to secure the strait, but allies want to see a ceasefire first.
House and Senate split on votes to rebuke Trump on Iran war
House lawmakers voted to cease the conflict, while the Senate stalled a similar effort just hours later.
Trump says Iran will be held responsible for future Houthi attacks
Trump predicted grave consequences for Tehran if the Houthis remained on the offensive.
Trump’s air war in Iran may be reaching its limits
President Donald Trump is trying to put more pressure on Tehran — but the regime isn’t budging, so far, and there’s no clear endgame for the war.
House Republicans pass hard-right defense bill, handing wins to Trump
The GOP-led bill authorizes over $1 trillion for the military and would codify President Donald Trump’s rebranding of the Pentagon as the Department of War.
Hegseth says Iran is weakened, but won’t give timeline for war’s end
The administration is seeking tens of billions to cover the cost of the conflict, but Democrats are opposed to the idea.
NASA’s nuclear Mars mission to cost over $2 billion
The price tag doesn’t include the cost of the science mission the new spacecraft would ferry to the Red Planet.