Defense
Trump Announces Second North Korea Summit in State of the Union
The president stuck to the teleprompter in his 82-minute SOTU speech, the second-longest in history.
Defense
Senior Officials Downplay Trump Plan to Keep Troops In Iraq to ‘Watch Iran’
Some Baghdad watchers say the president’s remarks could imperil the U.S. troop presence in Iraq.
Defense
Top General in Middle East Says He Wasn’t Consulted on Syria Withdrawal
U.S. Central Command commander Gen. Joseph Votel provided the first public confirmation that the Pentagon was caught by surprise by Trump’s December tweet.
Defense
Senators Seek Pentagon Reassurance on Department’s Financial Audit
The bipartisan group is worried that the expanded duties of Defense CFO David Norquist could delay reports to Congress.
Defense
Trump Administration Downplays Fears of Post-Treaty Arms Race
"Nothing the U.S. is currently looking at is nuclear in character,” a senior administration official says, after announcing INF withdrawal.
Defense
U.S. Navy Re-Evaluating 355-Ship Goal
The number could go up or down or include different types of ships.
Management
House Armed Services Members Challenge Pentagon on Climate Change
Democrats ask Defense chief for revisions to report, citing statutory requirements.
Defense
U.S-Backed Efforts in Afghanistan Flail as Government Loses Land to Enemy
Watchdog finds continued corruption, contractors blocked from combat zones.
Defense
Trump Renews Attacks on U.S. Intelligence Community for Contradicting Him
“They are wrong!” he wrote in Wednesday morning tweets. “Perhaps Intelligence should go back to school!”
Defense
Intelligence Chiefs Diverge From Trump On Main Threats to U.S.
The things that worry America’s intelligence community can’t be stopped by a wall.
Defense
Acting SecDef: I Haven’t Told the Pentagon to Prep for Afghanistan Withdrawal
In his first remarks to media as defense chief, Pat Shanahan says U.S. leaders are keeping their eyes on peace talks.
Defense
Navy Chief Touts Recruiting as Part of Larger Design for Maritime Superiority
Richardson says Seventh Fleet has recovered from at-sea collisions.
Defense
The White House’s Move on Venezuela Is the Least Trumpian Thing It’s Done
The Trump administration’s concerted diplomatic effort did not originate on Twitter.
Defense
U.S. Military Eyes Tiny Nuclear Reactors for Deployed Troops
The Strategic Capabilities Office wants to fund prototypes, picking up on decades of intermittent research
Defense
Is Trump Setting the Stage for a Military Intervention in Venezuela?
“Everything is on the table, all options,” an administration official said.
Defense
Zap: How Electric Therapy Is Curing Navy SEALs of PTSD … And Could Remake Brain Science
Hundreds of vets have tried out an experimental new treatment that could change how the world addresses mental disorders.
Defense
Ex-Envoy to the Anti-ISIS Coalition Says Trump Has ‘No Plan’ for What’s Next in Syria
Brett McGurk faulted the president for completely reversing Syria policy after one telephone conversation with Turkey’s president.
Defense
Army Chief Confirms U.S. Will Hand off ISIS Fight in Syria
Gen. Mark Milley is the first senior military official to say the military is proceeding in Syria as Trump wishes.
Defense
Vaporizing Another Norm, Trump Goes Partisan Inside the Pentagon
The president uses a missile-defense policy rollout to bash Democrats before the military’s senior leaders.
Defense