United States Defense and Military Forces

Trump’s Suspension of Refugee Admissions Puts Afghans at Risk, Advocate Says

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The order “risks abandoning thousands of Afghan wartime allies” who worked with Americans before the Taliban takeover, the head of a resettlement group said.

Portrait of General Milley Removed Is From Pentagon

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The decision was an early salvo by the new administration against a military that President Trump has assailed for a variety of perceived offenses.

Accused 9/11 Mastermind Agrees to Use of Disputed Confession for Life Sentence

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Lawyers for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed have said for years that the confession was tainted by torture. Mr. Mohammed has now agreed that portions can be used at his sentencing trial if prosecutors agree to settle his case.

Trump Picks Ex-Congressman to Manage U.S. Nuclear Arsenal

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Brandon Williams served aboard a nuclear submarine and represented a New York congressional district for one term, but has said little about his experience in the management of atomic weapons.

Female Senators Grill Hegseth Over Views on Women

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President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary had a more amicable exchange with Joni Ernst, a Republican, who is considered a key vote.

Pete Hegseth to Face Democratic Questioning in Confirmation Hearing

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President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon will field questions on Tuesday on a range of issues, including a sexual assault allegation and his lack of management experience.

U.S. Court Halts Guilty Plea Hearing for Accused 9/11 Mastermind

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A three-judge appeals panel will decide whether the plea deal Khalid Shaikh Mohammed reached to avoid a death-penalty trial remains valid.

Guantánamo Bay Explained: The Costs, the Captives and Why It’s Still Open

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Just 15 men remain at the prison, down from hundreds when it opened 23 years ago. But the costly operation could go on for years.