Defense Department

U.S. Blew Through Expensive Weapons in Iran War

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Commanders are concerned about the Pentagon’s shift of long-range precision weapons from the Asia-Pacific region to the Middle East, congressional officials say.

Trump’s Dreams for a Battleship Led to His Navy Secretary’s Ouster

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The Navy secretary, John Phelan, was supposed to deliver the first of the president’s ships by 2028. The timeline was nearly impossible.

Democratic Senators Fault Hegseth’s Leadership on Iran

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In a letter, the 11 senators questioned the defense secretary’s decision to gut programs intended to protect civilians and said his orders endangered U.S. troops.

U.S. Coast Guard Recovers One Man and Two Dead Bodies From Pacific Boat Strike Area

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A spokesman for the Coast Guard did not directly connect the rescue operation to Thursday’s boat strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The vessel sent the man to Costa Rica, and recovered two dead bodies.

Trump Trumpets Peace in Africa Amid War on Drug Boats, in Day of Dissonance

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President Trump presided over a Congo-Rwanda peace deal on the same day his administration was being questioned about potential war crimes.

McConnell Tells Hegseth U.S. Reputation Is at Stake in Ukraine War

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A testy exchange between a senator who strongly supports Ukraine aid and the defense secretary revealed a deepening split among G.O.P. officials on the war.

700 Marines Are Deploying to LA Protests to Join Federal Response

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The Pentagon mobilized 700 Marines and 2,000 more National Guard troops even as the president said the situation was “under control.” Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the escalating response.