China’s Halt of Critical Minerals Poses Risk for U.S. Military Programs

The Pentagon and defense contractors are heavily reliant on magnets and rare earth minerals mined or processed in China, which has suspended exports of the materials in an escalating trade war.

Trump Directive Calls to Turn Border Land Into ‘Military Installation’

The plan would put a strip along the southern border under Pentagon control, allowing the military to detain migrants for trespassing on a military base until Border Patrol agents could arrest them.

U.S. Military Removes Commander of Greenland Base

Although the military did not say why the colonel had been dismissed, it said it would not tolerate any subversion of President Trump’s agenda.

Do You Receive Health Care at the V.A.? We’d Like to Hear from You.

The New York Times is covering the different ways the V.A.’s health system is changing under President Trump. We want to know if you, or someone you know, have been affected.

U.S. Commanders Worry Yemen Campaign Will Drain Arms Needed to Deter China

American military officials say the Pentagon might need to dip into stockpiles in Asia to replenish supplies in the Middle East, congressional aides say.

Nuclear Testing Not Advised, Trump’s Nominee Says in Senate Hearing

Brandon Williams, the nominee to lead the National Nuclear Security Administration, said he would recommend reliance on “scientific information” rather than a restart of explosive testing.