Thousands of US troops could be deployed for Iran war, Reuters reports

The Trump administration is weighing whether to send thousands more U.S. troops to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.

Trump threatens retaliation if Iran attacks Qatar again

Some top Iranian officials have been killed as more strikes were launched against Israel and Gulf countries. Here's what you need to know.

US military draft disqualifications list: See if you're exempt

Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.

Who is Joe Kent? Trump counterterrorism admin, veteran resigns over Iran war

The director of the National Counterterrorism Center has announced his resignation, saying he “cannot in good conscience" back the Trump administration’s war in Iran.

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Pentagon IDs 6 Air Force members killed in refueling plane crash

The Pentagon has identified the six Air Force members who died in a refueling plane crash while supporting the U.S-Israeli war against Iran.

US destroys major Iranian military sites: Live updates

A missile has struck a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, hours after the U.S. struck Iran's Kharg Island.

6 US service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq, US military says

The U.S. military provided an update confirming Friday that six U.S. service members were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq.

US military draft 2026? Here's what we know so far

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to rule out a military draft during an interview, stating President Trump is keeping all options on the table as the Iran conflict escalates.

Pentagon bans photographers over 'unflattering' photos of Pete Hegseth: report

The Pentagon is barring independent photographers from press briefings following reports that staff found photos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "unflattering."

FBI warns California of possible Iranian drone attack

An FBI bulletin reportedly warns that Iran aspired to launch a surprise drone attack against California targets from a vessel at sea following U.S.-Israeli military strikes.

Lobstergate: Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon faces backlash over $7 million lobster spree

From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.

Live updates: About 140 US troops wounded in Iran war, 8 severely, Pentagon says

During a Pentagon briefing Tuesday morning, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that “today will be yet again our most intense day of strikes inside Iran."

Hegseth blew $7M on lobsters in $93B spending spree
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Under Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon revealed the United States went on a $93 billion spending spree in September 2025. According to Pentagon's report, Hegseth signed off on blowing $6.9 million on lobster tail, $2 million on Alaskan king crab, more than $15 million on ribeye steak and $124,000 on ice cream machines.

Trump says 'excursion' in Iran will be 'short-term'

The U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran continues for a 10th day, as both countries vow to press ahead with a military operation that appears to have no end in sight.

Seventh fallen US soldier identified as Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, 26, of Kentucky

A seventh U.S. soldier who died from injuries sustained while he was supporting Operation Epic Fury in Saudi Arabia last week has been identified, the Department of War announced Monday.