United States Defense and Military Forces

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

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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

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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.

Firing of National Security Agency Chief Rattles Lawmakers

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Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, who was also the head of U.S. Cyber Command, was one of several national security officials fired on the advice of a conspiracy theorist.

U.S. Strikes in Yemen Burning Through Munitions With Limited Success

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In just three weeks, the Pentagon has used $200 million worth of munitions in Operation Rough Rider against the Houthi militia, officials said.

Gen. Timothy Haugh Ousted as Head of NSA and Cyber Command

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No reason was given for the removal of Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, but the far-right activist Laura Loomer had called for his ouster in a meeting with President Trump, an official said.

5 Takeaways From the Hearing for Trump’s Joint Chiefs Chairman Pick

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Democrats seemed to view Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as perhaps the best possible option, under the circumstances. Republicans embraced him.

Will Dan Caine, Trump’s Pick for Joint Chiefs Chairman, Be Blunt or Hold His Tongue?

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A Senate hearing on Tuesday could be just the first exercise in needle-threading for Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as he tries to maintain credibility with President Trump while staying true to military norms.