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US is bombing Iran at the heaviest rate since start of the war and leaning toward expanding operations further

Jamie McIntyre · July 16, 2026 7:22 am

The Strait of Hormuz.

US disables oil tanker sailing to Kharg Island in first since blockade renewed

Emily Hallas · July 15, 2026 9:57 pm

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Pennsylvania defense summit leads to nearly $10 billion in defense contracts that will create thousands of jobs

Mike Brest · July 15, 2026 7:11 pm

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens as President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House during an executive order signing about quantum computing, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Washington.

Hegseth announces ‘High-T’ military initiative for testosterone testing and treatment

David Zimmermann · July 15, 2026 2:05 pm

Dave McCormick

Dave McCormick plays matchmaker for hundreds of defense companies looking to gain warfighting edge

Mike Brest · July 14, 2026 8:11 pm

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks with reporters outside the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Senate Democrats block defense policy bill in protest of renewed Iran war

David Sivak · July 14, 2026 3:59 pm

President Donald Trump.

Trump returns to war with Iran from ‘position of strength’

Christian Datoc · July 14, 2026 7:00 am

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, center, flanked by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, right, and White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller, left, speaks at a D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force ceremony Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Meridian Hill Park in Washington.

DOJ and Pentagon team up for task force to crack down on leaks

Claire Carter · July 13, 2026 12:10 pm

Three boys play in the shallow waters of the Strait of Hormuz, as a plume of smoke rises from an explosion in the background, off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, July 13, 2026.

Trump says US will restart Iranian blockade as memorandum of understanding crumbles

Mike Brest · July 13, 2026 10:48 am

A U.S. Space Force Guardian attends an activation ceremony for Space Forces Southern at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 21, 2026. SPACEFOR–SOUTH became operational effective Dec. 1, 2025, the ceremony formally recognized the activation with the assumption of command by Col. Brandon P. Alford, and the digital unveiling of the Space Forces Southern emblem, symbolizing the command’s mission and regional focus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)

Courage, Strength, and Optimism

Rival cities must join forces to build Golden Dome

Dale A. Anderson · July 13, 2026 10:00 am

President Donald Trump points during a media conference at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Trump threatens complete decimation of Iran if assassinated: ‘Orders have already been given’

Emily Hallas · July 11, 2026 9:43 am

An Apache helicopter flies as soldiers take part in the U.S.-led Immediate Response 25 military exercise

Pentagon reinstates Apache pilots who were suspended by South Carolina National Guard after beach show

Rena Rowe · July 10, 2026 9:31 am