National Security

Map showing the location of Pickaxe Mountain in Iran.

Why Trump is not going to use a nuclear weapon against Iran

Tom Rogan · November 2, 2026 3:16 pm

Nvidia defends CEO’s ties to executive accused of aiding Chinese intelligence

A prisoner with MS-13 gang tattoos

Trump officials taking more steps to fight cartels with national security tools

Big Bend National Park in Texas.

Trump border chief defends Big Bend wall plans as court battle delays construction

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin

House Freedom Caucus praises DHS ending Chinese travel program amid birth tourism concerns

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate, Nov. 8, 2023, in Miami.

Republican debate: Candidates spar on China but agree that Beijing poses a threat

Mike Brest November 9, 2023 3:11 am

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) stand onstage before a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC News, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in Miami.

Republican debate: Israel garners near unbridled support from 2024 candidates

Mike Brest November 9, 2023 2:35 am

A U.S. MQ-9 drone is on display during an air show at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.

Iran-backed Houthis shoot down US drone off Yemen coast

Mike Brest November 9, 2023 1:48 am

The Pentagon is seen in Virginia.

US military strikes Iranian weapons facility in Syria following attacks against troops

Mike Brest November 8, 2023 11:26 pm

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Israel war: WHO chief accused of backing pro-Hamas ‘disinformation campaign’

Joel Gehrke November 8, 2023 10:49 pm

Israel’s Mossad helps foil Hezbollah terrorist plot in Brazil

Mike Brest November 8, 2023 9:38 pm

White House can’t rule out that terror groups other than Hamas have hostages in Gaza

Mike Brest November 8, 2023 8:27 pm

Israel war: Antony Blinken warns Israel against reoccupying or annexing parts of Gaza

Joel Gehrke November 8, 2023 4:35 pm

Israel war: G7 backs ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza but doesn’t call for ceasefire

Mike Brest November 8, 2023 4:18 pm

With Tuberville’s holds on military promotions reaching 450, something has to give

Jamie McIntyre November 8, 2023 12:00 pm

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) speaks to reporters outside the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill, Monday, July 10, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

Tuberville softens tone as Pentagon blockade reaches breaking point

Emily Jacobs, David Sivak November 8, 2023 1:45 am

Netanyahu signals affinity for Zelensky as Israel’s ties with Russia worsen

Joel Gehrke November 7, 2023 11:49 pm