Pentagon

Pentagon 2 days ago

Pentagon says the number of US troops in Syria is much higher than previously reported

The Pentagon said Thursday that there are about 2,000 U.S. Troops in Syria, a number that is more than double the 900 troops reported previously by the DoD for months.

New Jersey 4 days ago

Department of Defense doubles down, says drones are not US military assets

The Pentagon doubled down Tuesday, saying drones flying over New Jersey and New York were not U.S. military assets and are likely being used by hobbyists.

Politics 5 days ago

Top Republican demands answers from Zuckerberg, accusing Meta of ‘shadow banning’ military content

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said in a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that he needs to answer for purported "shadow banning" of military-related postings.

US December 15

NJ drone sightings could be a 'classified exercise': former CIA officer

Former CIA officer Laura Ballman argues that drone sightings over New Jersey may be a testing operation by the U.S. government.

US December 14

New Jersey Republican calls for action from Mayorkas, Austin over mysterious drones: 'Bring them down'

Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., questioned why the Biden administration has not solved the drone mystery in the Northeast. Multiple videos show drones flying in New Jersey.

Connecticut December 12

Drones spotted over Connecticut sky in latest phenomenon

A social media user claimed to have spotted several drones in the Connecticut sky Thursday night. Sightings have become more common in recent weeks.

Politics December 11

Marine critic of Afghan withdrawal to lead rank-and-file enlistees in Senate visits promoting Hegseth

Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller will lead a group of rank-and-file service members around the halls of the Senate next Wednesday to lobby for Pete Hegseth before lawmakers leave for Christmas.

Politics December 10

Trump's Defense pick goes on offense as support grows for Hegseth confirmation

As President-elect Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, returns to Capitol Hill to meet with more Republican senators, his once apparently teetering confirmation now seems to be on much firmer ground.

Politics December 9

After second meeting with Hegseth, Ernst hints at whether she will or won't support confirmation

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, a member of the Armed Services Committee, signaled toward supporting Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's embattled nominee for defense secretary.

Drones December 9

Pentagon announces new counter-drone strategy as unmanned attacks on US interests skyrocket

The Pentagon unveiled a new counter-drone strategy after a spate of incursions near U.S. bases prompted concerns over a lack of an action plan for the increasing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles.