Military

U.S. Border Patrol agents exchanged gunfire with suspected Mexican cartel members near the U.S.-Mexico border. Lt. Chris Olivarez

Border Patrol, Mexican cartel exchange gunfire amid ramped up security

Denmark boosts Arctic defense spending by $2.05 billion to counter Russia and China threats, enhancing surveillance and NATO missions. Reuters

Denmark unveils $2 billion Arctic defense plan after Trump threats

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Philippines joining allies in Pacific exercise

Trump executive order pushes for Iron Dome-style protection in US

President Trump has signed an executive order banning transgender people from the U.S. military. AP Images

Trump signs orders making major changes to US military

Trump set to reinstate troops discharged over vaccine mandate Getty Images

Trump to reinstate military members discharged over COVID vaccine mandate

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened to put bounties on the heads of Afghanistan's Taliban leaders on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Getty Images

US ready to put bounties on Taliban leaders in Afghanistan, Rubio warns

President Donald Trump lifted a hold on 2,000 lb. bombs being sent to Israel, which was put in place by former President Joe Biden. Reuters

Trump sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, lifts Biden administration hold

An investigation is underway after a cargo ship, bearing the Maltese flag, was allegedly involved in a Baltic Sea cable-cutting incident. Getty Images

Another cargo ship cuts underwater cable in the Baltic Sea

The U.S. Air Force is reversing course after removing video of Tuskegee Airmen from its training in response to President Donald Trump's DEI ban. Getty Images

US Air Force resumes Tuskegee Airmen training video after DEI review

The Trump administration won't impose tariffs on Colombia after it agreed to accept deported migrants. DVIDS

Colombia accepts deported migrants after tariff showdown with Trump

The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Pete Hegseth for the role of secretary of defense Friday evening, Jan. 24. Getty Images

Vance forced to break tie confirming Hegseth for defense secretary

A U.S. Navy warship is getting another option to counter unmanned aircraft systems, and it didn’t cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. DVIDS

US Navy Littoral Combat Ship upgrades Hellfires to counter drones

New developments and a series of back and forth drone attacks between Russia and Ukraine serve as signs fighting isn’t slowing down. Getty Images

Trump calls on Putin to make a deal to end Russia-Ukraine war

Hamas has identified the four women the militant group plans to release to Israel on Saturday during a hostage exchange. Reuters

Hamas identifies 4 Israeli female soldiers set to be released from Gaza

The Pentagon announced that it will provide military aircraft to deport migrants who are in the United States illegally. Getty Images

Pentagon using military aircraft to deport thousands of migrants

The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Pete Hegseth for the role of secretary of defense Friday evening, Jan. 24. AP Images

Hegseth’s final confirmation vote for defense secretary expected Friday

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza went into effect on January 19th. There are still plenty of questions about how it will play out. Reuters

Why the Israel-Gaza ceasefire may be doomed

Mexico is preparing for thousands of migrants amid President Trump's promise to carry out the largest deportation effort in U.S. history. Reuters

Mexico preps tent cities for migrants ahead of Trump’s deportation promise

Houthi rebels from Yemen have now released the crew of the Galaxy Leader after holding them hostage for more than a year. Getty Images

Houthi rebels release crew of the ship Galaxy Leader in Red Sea

The Pentagon announced it's deploying 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. AP Images

Pentagon deploys 1,500 troops to southern border

The Panamanian government wrote to the United Nations, saying President Trump's comments possibly violated the UN Charter. Getty Images

Panama writes to UN as Trump calls for retaking Panama Canal

A new report on Wednesday revealed that thousands of additional U.S. troops will be deployed to the southern border. Getty Images

US to deploy 1,500 active-duty troops to southern border: Report

The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog warned world leaders on Tuesday that Iran is accelerating its enrichment of uranium rapidly. Reuters

UN watchdog chief warns world Iran’s ‘pressing gas pedal’ on nuclear program