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Trump’s new national defense strategy downgrades China threat
The Pentagon declared on Friday that the U.S. military’s top priority is to defend the homeland and Western Hemisphere, a shift supplanting its longstanding goal of countering China. The 2026 National Defense Strategy — a quadrennial report — described the change as a sharp alteration “in approach, focus, and tone.” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, in a pointed critique of past policy, wrote the...[Read More]
Trump’s new national defense strategy downgrades China threat
The Pentagon declared on Friday that the U.S. military’s top priority is to defend the homeland and Western Hemisphere, a shift supplanting its longstanding goal of countering China. The 2026 National Defense Strategy — a quadrennial report — described the change as a sharp alteration “in approach, focus, and tone.” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, in a pointed critique of past policy, wrote the...[Read More]
Trump’s use of troops in LA immigration protests illegal, judge rules
President Donald Trump’s administration violated federal law in the use of National Guard troops during Southern California immigration enforcement operations and accompanying protests, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco did not require the remaining troops to be withdrawn, however. He set his order to go into effect on Friday. The order comes after California ...[Read More]
TSA stops Alabama traveler for Civil War-era cannonballs in luggage
A bag belonging to a traveler tripped TSA alarms on July 18 after officers discovered Civil War-era cannonballs in the individual’s luggage, the first cannon-related mishap since JPMorgan’s polarizing legal proceedings. Roll Tide. The inert cannonballs, which were — naturally — wrapped in paper towels, were discovered during the baggage screening process at Alabama’s Gulf Shores International Airp...[Read More]
Two Decades of Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific: Pacific Partnership 2026 Mission Begins
SAN DIEGO — Pacific Partnership, the U.S. Navy’s largest annual maritime humanitarian and civic assistance effort conducted in the Indo-Pacific, officially began with the departure of U.S. personnel from San Diego to the mission coordinating hub in the Philippines, May 27, 2026.
Two National Guard members shot in DC
Editor’s note: This is a developing story. A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said. Two guard soldiers were shot near the White House. Their conditions aren’t immediately known, according to two law enforcement officials not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. Emergency vehi...[Read More]
Two Naval Aviators Safely Recovered Following USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Mishap
UPDATE 1: At approximately 6:18 p.m. EDT on Sept. 28, a mishap involving an E/A-18G Growler,
Two retired warships to be sunk during Rim of the Pacific exercise
Two former U.S. warships are set to be sunk during the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise. The international maritime exercise, which kicked off on June 24, 2026, will see the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu and the cruiser USS Mobile Bay sent below the seas off the coast of Hawaii during a live sinking exercise, or SINKEX event, the San Diego Union-Tribune was first to confirm. RIMPAC, whic...[Read More]
Two US counter-mine ships based in the Middle East are now in Singapore, Navy says
A pair of U.S. Navy counter-mine vessels that are homeported in Bahrain arrived in Singapore this week, according to a U.S. Fifth Fleet spokesperson. The Independence-class littoral combat ships USS Santa Barbara and USS Tulsa entered the U.S. Seventh Fleet area of responsibility earlier in the week, the spokesperson said, stopping first in Malaysia for a port call. Each ship is equipped with a mi...[Read More]
Two US Navy ships collide in Caribbean, leaving 2 sailors injured
Two Navy ships deployed as part of the Trump administration’s massive military buildup in the Caribbean Sea have collided, leaving two troops with minor injuries, U.S. Southern Command said Thursday. The destroyer USS Truxtun and the supply ship USNS Supply collided on Wednesday as the warship was getting a new load of supplies. The maneuver typically has the vessels sailing parallel, usually with...[Read More]
Two West Virginia National Guardsmen killed in DC shooting: Governor
Editor’s note: This report has been updated. This is a developing story. Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital were shot and killed Wednesday just blocks from the White House, the state’s governor said. A suspect who was in custody also was shot and had wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening, according to a law enforcement official who was not ...[Read More]
U.S. 2nd Fleet and International Partners Commence Fleet Exercise 250
NORFOLK, Va. (June 15, 2026) – Ships from 17 allied and partner nations arrived to Naval Station Norfolk in preparation for Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250, June 14-15.