Policy

Hegseth aims to dock Sen. Kelly's pension for illegal-orders video

The defense secretary, who originally threatened to court-martial the senator, said on Monday said that he would instead try to reduce his rank and retirement pay.

Ideas

Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy

Trump is the latest to reach for a military solution of the kind that rarely produces durable peace. 

Policy

‘A line crossed’: Lawmakers, lawyers, anti-war advocates alarmed by Venezuela overthrow

The lack of Congressional notification stokes fears of another "forever war."

Threats

How ‘Absolute Resolve’ harnessed 150 aircraft and more to launch a regime change in Venezuela

The Joint Chiefs chair described the "precise" and "unprecedented" military operation at a Saturday press conference.

Business

2025 in review: business

Industry raced to adapt to intensifying pressure to move faster, win work on Golden Dome and other efforts.

Policy

2025 in review: policy

A turbulent first year of the second Trump administration brought precedent-breaking security strategy and hasty cuts to the DOD workforce.