Later in the hearing, Michigan Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA analyst, pressed Hegseth about what long-term planning — such as reviews of safeguards for military personnel and equipment, ...

Hegseth spars with De­mo­c­ratic senators over Iran, troops sent to Los Angeles protests BY Christina Santucci Washington, D.C. UPDATED 3:57 PM ET Jun. 18, 2025 ...

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) “I commend our pilots and servicemembers, our intelligence personnel, President Trump, and his national security staff on tonight’s successful and critical operation.

Shortly after news broke of the U.S. attack on Iran, Texas lawmakers posted their reactions on social media.

The local chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America came out in force Saturday for "Patriotic packing for the 4th of July" — that is, getting care packages ready to send to U.S. troops overseas ...

California has sought a preliminary injunction giving Newsom back control of the troops in Los Angeles, where protests have calmed down in recent days. Trump, a Republican, argued that the troops have ...

Appellate court disagreed that the Trump administration’s mobilization of the National Guard was beyond it’s review, but upheld its ability to do so for now.

Iran warns of consequences for U.S. intervention in its conflict as Trump weighs striking nuclear sites, putting American troops at Middle Eastern bases at increased risk.