Policy

The Aevex Atlas precision guided drone system stands ready to be launched at a range

The military’s $1 billion drone plan to take on China — and how they hope they never have to use them

Mike Brest · October 27, 2026 4:00 pm

Then-White House national security adviser Mike Waltz listens as President Donald Trump meets with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the Oval Office of the White House.

Mike Waltz gets into shouting match with Cuban foreign minister on UN floor

Calvert Cliffs viewed through an airplane window, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012.

Trump administration announces $5 billion to upgrade nuclear plants in three states

The statue Contemplation of Justice at the Supreme Court is seen at day's end in Washington.

Supreme Court declines to halt DOJ deal ending Biden-era immigration rule

A B-2 bomber arrives at Whiteman Air Force Base Mo., Sunday, June 22, 2025, after returning from a massive strike on Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday.

Pentagon orders production of US Air Force’s first hypersonic missile

President Donald Trump meets with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, not seen, during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France.

Iran MOU highlights Trump’s divisions with Benjamin Netanyahu

Mabinty Quarshie, Christian Datoc June 16, 2026 11:07 am

U.S. President Donald Trump, center, India's Prime Minister Narenda Modi, center left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, center right.

EU approves US trade deal to avert Trump tariffs

David Zimmermann June 16, 2026 10:35 am

Students walk to and from classes on the Indiana University campus, Oct. 14, 2021, in Bloomington, Indiana.

American universities should serve Americans first

Hershey Hackberry June 16, 2026 9:06 am

Daily on Defense

White House launches full-court press to sell Iran agreement ahead of formal signing, release of text

Jamie McIntyre June 16, 2026 7:28 am

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks during a news conference to call on Congress to pass legislation to protect kids online and to hold Big Tech companies accountable on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Social conservatives split over abortion and transgender medicine in union contracts bill

Gabrielle M. Etzel June 16, 2026 7:00 am

Hezbollah supporters

Understanding Iran’s insistence on Lebanon’s inclusion in ceasefire with US

Mike Brest June 16, 2026 5:00 am

JD Vance and Barack Obama

Vance hits back at Obama’s criticism of Trump-Iran deal: ‘They hate the Obama deal’

Brady Knox June 15, 2026 10:41 pm

President Donald Trump.

Trump says ‘fake news’ US will pay Iran as part of peace deal

Brady Knox June 15, 2026 9:06 pm

CIA Director John Ratcliffe speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington, as President Donald Trump looks on.

CIA’s Ratcliffe warns Trump about Iran’s willingness to abandon nuke: Report

Brady Knox June 15, 2026 7:55 pm

Members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces carry portraits of former President Raul Castro during a rally in his support in front of the U.S. Embassy in Havana.

Online portal used by Cubans in US to send aid to relatives closes

Brady Knox June 15, 2026 7:25 pm

oil gas prices Iran war

Lingering questions from Iran deal for oil and gas prices

Callie Patteson, Maydeen Merino June 15, 2026 5:43 pm

Collage of X owner Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Judge dismisses xAI lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets

Kaelan Deese June 15, 2026 5:33 pm