Morgan Phillips

Pentagon 13 mins ago

Pentagon's week of power struggles: Leak fallout and shouting matches hit Hegseth's inner circle

Multiple defense officials describe a bitter internal feud behind the sudden ouster of three aides to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — with finger-pointing and accusations flying.

Joe Biden 1 day ago

Gabbard declassifies Biden counterterrorism strategy, confirms push for information-sharing with Big Tech

A newly declassified Biden-era strategy to counter domestic terrorism called for information sharing with Big Tech, banning assault weapons and curbing ghost guns.

Secretary of Defense 2 days ago

Third top Pentagon aide Colin Carroll on administrative leave over leaks probe

Colin Carroll became the third top Pentagon official sidelined in two days as President Donald Trump's Defense Department cracks down on leaks to reporters.

State Department 2 days ago

White House proposal axes UN, NATO funds and halves State Department budget

The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to slash the State Department’s budget by $27 billion — nearly half — and shutter small embassies and consulates worldwide.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics 3 days ago

Top Hegseth advisor Dan Caldwell placed on administrative leave by Defense Department

A top advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Dan Caldwell, was escorted out of the Pentagon on Tuesday and placed on administrative leave, reportedly over a probe into leaks.

State Department 4 days ago

Pete Marocco, mastermind behind dismantling of USAID projects, leaves State Department

Pete Marocco, who led the dismantling of USAID under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, departs as critics accuse him of chaos and foreign aid cuts that gutted U.S. global development programs.

United Kingdom 4 days ago

UK urged to align with Trump on China or lose favored status in Washington

A new report warns that the U.S.-U.K. special relationship could fracture under a second Trump administration unless Britain gets tougher on communist China.

Ukraine April 11

Trump envoy meets Putin in Russia as Trump fumes over stalled Ukraine peace talks

As President Donald Trump demands an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, his envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, seeking to revive stalled peace talks.

Greenland April 11

Pentagon fires Greenland US base commander who 'undermined' JD Vance after Pituffik visit

Col. Susan Meyers, commander of the U.S. Space Force base in Greenland, was relieved of duty after sending an email in which she distanced herself from Vice President JD Vance’s visit.

Pentagon April 11

General who helped Trump decimate ISIS terrorists in first term confirmed as Joint Chiefs chairman

Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine was confirmed by the Senate as President Donald Trump's chairman of the Joint Chiefs and top military advisor.

Senate April 10

3 senators lead effort to ban Chinese-owned GNC from military installations over spying concerns

The effort to remove Chinese-owned GNC and other companies run by U.S. adversaries gained steam when three senators signed onto companion legislation to a House bill introduced last week.

China April 9

​​Hegseth says Panama agreed to allow US warships to travel 'first and free' through canal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced U.S. warships will travel through the Panama Canal "first and free" after meeting with Panamanian officials.

Venezuelan Political Crisis April 9

Venezuelan opposition promises reparations to Laken Riley’s family, other victims of Tren de Aragua violence

In a letter to Laken Riley's family, Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia promised to offer "reparations" to victims of Tren de Aragua crimes.

Donald Trump April 8

Trump, Hegseth reveal whopping figure they want for the next Pentagon budget

U.S. military spending would reach a record high under President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's $1 trillion budget proposal for 2026.

Navy April 8

New Navy chief 'regrets' costly missile interceptors against Houthis, pushes for cheaper Red Sea defense

Adm. James Kilby says expensive Red Sea missile defenses are not sustainable and calls on the military-industrial base to speed up cheaper munitions production.

Pentagon April 8

Elbridge Colby confirmed to top Pentagon policy post after hesitation from GOP hawks

Elbridge Colby, a restraint-minded defense strategist some Republicans were skeptical of, will now serve in Pentagon's No. 3 post after a successful Senate vote.

Pentagon April 7

Elbridge Colby clears hurdle, moves to final vote to become Pentagon's top policy strategist

Elbridge Colby, a key architect of U.S. military strategy on China and Taiwan, cleared a major hurdle in the Senate with a cloture vote advancing his nomination to a senior Pentagon post.

China April 4

Chinese-owned GNC stores operating on US military bases spark national security concerns

Rep. Pat Harrigan warns GNC’s Chinese ownership poses a national security threat as the company operates 85 stores on U.S. military bases without disclosing ownership.

National Security April 4

Trump shakes up NSA leadership, appoints new acting director and deputy to replace Biden appointees

President Donald Trump has ousted Biden appointee Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh from the NSA, naming Lt. Gen. William Hartman as acting director of the top intelligence agency.

College April 3

Trump admin sets terms for Harvard to address antisemitism to avoid losing billions in taxpayer dollars

The Trump administration lays out its demands for Harvard to combat antisemitism in order to keep receiving federal funding, including banning masks.

Pete Hegseth April 3

Pentagon watchdog opens probe into Hegseth’s use of Signal to discuss Houthi attack plans

The Defense Department inspector general has opened an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s reported use of Signal to discuss U.S. attack plans against the Houthis.

China April 3

‘Mind-boggling’: Space Force chief fires off dire warning about Chinese capability to knock out US satellites

China is "heavily investing" in both ground-based and space-based weapons that could knock out U.S. satellites, according to Space Force Gen. Chance Saltzman.

Iran April 1

Trump threatens Iran over nukes as DNI Gabbard claims Tehran is not building bombs

The intelligence community does not yet believe Iran is moving toward a nuclear weapon, according to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

Secretary of Defense April 1

Trump's pick for Joint Chiefs chair Daniel 'Razin' Caine set for Senate grilling

As President Donald Trump eyes a Pentagon overhaul, his nominee for Joint Chiefs chairman, bold strategist Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine, is set to take questions from the Senate on Tuesday.

China March 31

The US is not ready for a nuclear showdown with China, key conservatives warn Trump

The United States is ill-prepared for a potential nuclear showdown with China, key thinkers with the Heritage Foundation are warning President Donald Trump.

Greenland March 29

Why Trump's push for frigid Greenland is about icing out US adversaries

President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland highlights the island’s growing strategic value, from rare earth mineral wealth to its role in Arctic defense.

Iran March 28

Trump cautions 'bad things' in store if Iran won't negotiate as Islamic Republic touts 'Missile City'

New video shows two Iranian military leaders touring an underground facility dubbed 'Missile City' and meant as a threat to the West after President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Tehran.

JD Vance March 28

US accuses Denmark of treating Greenlanders as 'second-class citizens' during Vance visit to Arctic base

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha are visiting Pituffik Space Force Base in Greenland on Friday and will get a briefing on Arctic security issues.

White House March 27

Senate Armed Services leaders ask Pentagon watchdog to probe leaked Signal chat

The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee are asking the Defense Department's inspector general to probe the Signal chat.

Military Tech March 27

Marine Corps bets on electric seagliders 'invisible' to enemy radar for medevac missions at sea

Regent scored another $10 million contract with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab for its all-electric seaglider plane on Wednesday as U.S. defense policy shifts focus to oceanic theaters.