How Trump’s Golden Dome missile plan compares to Reagan’s ‘Star Wars’ system
President Trump’s ambitious Golden Dome missile defense program revives Reagan’s space-age Star Wars vision, but with new tech, bigger costs, and the same controversy.
What is the 'Golden Dome'? Space missile defense system explained
The cost of this project could range anywhere between $30 billion and $100 billion.
Yes, those were sailors standing on the Mexican tall ship's masts
A Mexican navy ship on a global goodwill tour crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend, snapping its three masts and killing two crew members.
Trump names Thursday as day for US to celebrate victory in World War II
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation designating May 8, 2025, as Victory Day for World War II in the U.S.
US Army Black Hawk pilot found dead in Honduras, investigation underway
The U.S. Army is investigating after a Black Hawk pilot was found dead while off base in Honduras.
Supreme Court allows Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect
The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect while lawsuits continue, affecting thousands of service members.
Houthis agree to stop attacking ships, Trump says
The Trump administration launched attacks against the Houthis in March in response to the rebel group’s threats to resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing off Yemen because of Israel’s latest Gaza blockade.
New CIA videos encourage Chinese citizens to spy for US: 'Find peace'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
Army captain’s 7-minute, 4-second 1-mile run is a world record — in a bomb suit
Army Capt. Travis Chewning-Kulick ran a mile in 7:04 wearing a 50-pound bomb suit, breaking the previous Guinness World Record during an event at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
USCG Tampa offloads $12.3 million in seized drugs after Caribbean bust
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded $12.3 million worth of seized cocaine and marijuana in Florida after two interdictions in the Caribbean involving Navy and Coast Guard crews.
Whitmer greets Trump at Selflridge, President says ‘she’s done a very good job'
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and President Donald Trump set aside differences to announces new fighter jets at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
New Army fitness test announced: Here's what soldiers must complete
The U.S. Army announced a new physical fitness test, including gender-neutral standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs and no longer includes the "yeet." Here's what to know.
Musk’s SpaceX frontrunner to build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system: report
Reuters reports Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril are top contenders to build satellite tracking layers for Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense system—a project to intercept missiles from space.
2 US service members killed, 1 hurt in vehicle accident near US-Mexico border
Two U.S. service members were killed, and a third was seriously hurt, in a “vehicle accident" near the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said. Here's what we know.
Meet the first woman to compete in Army's annual Best Ranger Competition
First Lt. Gabrielle White and her teammate were among the 16 teams that made it through the final stages of the grueling competition.
National Security Agency Director Gen. Haugh fired, civilian deputy director reassigned: report
President Trump reportedly fired National Security Agency Director Gen. Timothy Haugh, who also commanded U.S. Cyber Command, and reassigned civilian Deputy Director Wendy Noble.
Pentagon to investigate Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal app to plan Houthi strike
The Pentagon’s acting inspector general will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal app to coordinate strike plans against Houthi militants, raising security and records concerns.
4th Fort Stewart soldier killed in Lithuania identified
The U.S. Army has officially identified the fourth soldier from Fort Stewart in Georgia killed during a tragic military accident in Lithuania.
Army identifies 3 American soldiers who died in Lithuanian swamp: 'Simply devastating'
Officials have released the identities of three of the four U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania.
Army confirms 3 of the 4 missing soldiers in Lithuania are dead
Three American soldiers were declared deceased on Monday after crews in Lithuania retrieved the M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle they were traveling in, which sank in a swamp last week.