Defense
ISIS Leader Baghdadi Killed Himself During U.S. Special Ops Raid, Trump Confirms
Trump claims, against the evidence, that killing Baghdadi was administration's "top national security priority."
Defense
The Intelligence Fallout From Trump’s Withdrawal in Syria
The chaotic withdrawal from Syria will severely weaken U.S. efforts in the country—and could also be a boost for Russia and Iran.
Defense
US Agrees to Lift Sanctions on Turkey in Syria ‘Ceasefire’ Deal
“From what I understand it’s not a ceasefire,” Sen Marco Rubio, R-Fla., told reporters on Capitol Hill. “You have one-hundred-and-X number of hours to get out of here before we kill you.”
Defense
Boeing’s 737 Woes Aren’t Hurting Its Pursuit of Military Contracts, Exec Says
The company is still sinking its own cash into prototypes that can help it win long-term work.
Defense
Esper Condemns ‘War Crimes’; Trump Orders 1,000 US Troops Out of Northern Syria
As Turkey strikes deeper into northern Syria, Trump says "let them" fight.
Defense
Defense Secretary: I Can't Put Forces Between Turks and Kurds
Esper explained why the U.S.-backed rebels will get no air cover or other help. But he couldn't explain why U.S. troops were moved after this particular Turkish threat to invade.
Defense
Anti-ISIS Operations In Syria Cease Amid Turkish Assault
“The SDF is clearly focused on the northern border to protect their forces,” a defense official said.
Defense
As Assault Begins, Trump Vows to Make Turkey Keep Its Word While Lawmakers Vow Punishment
The president said 'far more than sanctions' awaits Turkey if its assault taking over northern Syria is not 'as humane as possible.'
Defense
Analysis: The U.S. Gives Military Aid to Corrupt Countries All the Time
Military assistance deserves more scrutiny in many cases. Ukraine is nowhere near the most important.
Defense
Pentagon’s Top Lawyer to Review All Ukraine-Aid Documents
But a Defense spokesman still won’t say when the department was told about the aid freeze at the heart of the impeachment inquiry.
Tech
The Pentagon Has Officially Taken Over the Security Clearance Process
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is now responsible for conducting 95% of the government’s background investigations.
Defense
Trump's New Joint Chiefs Chair Is A Savvy Political Operator
The question is: how will Gen. Mark Milley work with the U.S. president?
Defense
Pentagon Caught In The Middle Of Trump's Ukraine Scandal
Some presidential allies want to hang the security-aid freeze on the Defense Department. There’s no evidence for that.
Defense
Trump Approves ‘Defensive’ Deployment to Middle East
The U.S. will increase air and missile defenses from Iran at the request of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Pentagon leaders said.
Defense
Viewpoint: Robert O'Brien Should Have to Face Senate Confirmation
Requiring congressional approval would be good for Trump, good for his choice for national-security adviser, and good for the country.
Defense
Trump Names Robert O’Brien His 4th National Security Advisor
A lawyer by trade, former Bush delegate at the UN, and campaign advisor to Mitt Romney and Scott Walker, O’Brien has been serving as special envoy for hostage affairs.
Defense
SecAF Pick: No Need to Ban Military Use of Trump Properties
Any regulations “should not be specific to any particular owner,” says Barbara Barrett.
Management
Bolton Fired as National Security Adviser. Who's Next?
Trump's third NSA is let go after being sidelined at major international events.
Defense
Once Again, Trump Lurches to End a War, But Troops Remain
The collapse of talks with the Taliban raises questions about the president’s willingness to bring troops home from costly engagements overseas.
Defense