Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth offered unusually strong criticism of Russia, just as Ukraine seeks American Tomahawk missiles.
Category: United States Defense and Military Forces
Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela
The development comes as the U.S. military is drawing up options for President Trump to consider, including possible strikes inside the country.
U.S. Military Kills 6 People in Another Attack on Boat, Trump Says
In a social media post, the president said the people aboard a boat were suspected of smuggling drugs for an unspecified group his team had labeled terrorists.
As U.S. Warships Patrol Caribbean, Drug Smugglers Shift Tactics
With the United States surging its military presence in the region and bombing boats, countries in the Caribbean are seeing more flights carrying illegal drugs.
U.S. to Send 200 Troops to Israel in Support Roles
The American force will help coordinate the many aspects of the cease-fire deal.
The Army’s Race to Catch Up in a World of Deadly Drones
The rapid proliferation of drones in places like Ukraine has set off a growing sense of alarm inside the U.S. Army.
Qatar Pushes U.S.-Venezuela Diplomacy as Trump Focuses on Military Action
The Pentagon has deployed 10,000 U.S. troops to the region, most of them to bases in Puerto Rico, a senior military official said.
Qatar Pushes U.S.-Venezuela Diplomacy as Trump Focuses on Military Action
The Pentagon has deployed 10,000 U.S. troops to the region, most of them to bases in Puerto Rico, a senior military official said.
G.O.P. Blocks Bid to Halt Trump’s Attacks in the Caribbean Sea
Republicans in the Senate blocked a measure that would terminate the president’s legally disputed campaign targeting alleged drug runners.
Qatar Pushes U.S.-Venezuela Diplomacy as Trump Focuses on Military Action
The Pentagon has deployed 10,000 U.S. troops to the region, most of them to bases in Puerto Rico, a senior military official said.
Trump Calls Off Diplomatic Outreach to Venezuela
The move paves the way for a possible military escalation against drug traffickers or the government of Nicolás Maduro.
Trump, Drug Cartels, Venezuela and War: What We Know
The Trump administration is ratcheting up pressure on Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s president, while attacking boats in the Caribbean Sea.
U.S. Military Attacked Boat Off Venezuela, Killing Four Men, Hegseth Says
It was the fourth strike in the Trump administration’s legally disputed campaign targeting suspected drug runners in the Caribbean Sea.
Top Trump Aides Push for Ousting Maduro, Venezuela’s Leader
An opposition movement whose figures have met with U.S. officials says it is communicating with Washington on plans to dismantle Nicolás Maduro’s “criminal structure.”
In a Sudden Shift, Trump Says Ukraine Can Win the War With Russia
President Trump’s pivot could give him room to distance himself from a conflict that he once promised to solve in days or weeks.
Democrats Seek to Limit Trump’s War Powers After Venezuela Boat Strikes
Lawmakers have said that President Trump has not provided sufficient evidence about the threat posed by the vessels or the legal basis to use force against them.
Democrats Seek to Limit Trump’s War Powers After Venezuela Boat Strikes
Lawmakers have said that President Trump has not provided sufficient evidence about the threat posed by the vessels or the legal basis to use force against them.
Taliban Rebuffs Trump’s Effort to Regain Air Base in Afghanistan
An Afghan official rejected the idea of a renewed presence for the U.S. military in the country, but left the door open for “political and economic relations.”
Democrats Seek to Limit Trump’s War Powers After Venezuela Boat Strikes
Lawmakers have said that President Trump has not provided sufficient evidence about the threat posed by the vessels or the legal basis to use force against them.
Taliban Rebuffs Trump’s Effort to Regain Air Base in Afghanistan
An Afghan official rejected the idea of a renewed presence for the U.S. military in the country, but left the door open for “political and economic relations.”
At Home and on the Seas, Trump Expands Use of American Force
His first term focused on America’s rival superpowers. Now the emphasis is on homeland defense and troops on city streets.
U.S. Strikes a 2nd Venezuela Boat, Killing 3, Trump Says
The president said the vessel was heading to the United States, but he did not offer details about its location. Legal specialists condemned the action as illegal.
U.S. Strikes a 2nd Venezuela Boat, Killing 3, Trump Says
The president said the vessel was heading to the United States, but he did not offer details about its location. Legal specialists condemned the action as illegal.
In Giant Deals, U.A.E. Got Chips, and Trump Team Got Crypto Riches
A lucrative transaction involving the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm and an agreement giving the Emiratis access to A.I. chips were connected in ways that have not been previously reported.
Trump Administration Questions Colombia’s Anti-Drug Efforts and Weighs Cutting Aid
Millions in military and development funds for Colombia hang in the balance as Washington questions the country’s fight against cocaine.
Rubio Leads Charge in Trump’s New War in Latin America
The secretary of state is shaping what could be the most consequential military actions of President Trump’s second term.
In a First, Korean Women Target U.S. Military in Suit Over Prostitution
Dozens of women who worked in the sex trade in South Korea are seeking an apology and compensation for the rights abuses they suffered while catering to American G.I.s.
Trump Didn’t Notify Congress About a High-Stakes SEALs Mission. That Could Be an Issue.
The Trump administration failed to tell lawmakers about a 2019 SEAL Team 6 incursion into North Korean territory that went awry.
A Rapid U.S. Military Buildup in the Caribbean: What to Know
The United States has deployed eight warships, several surveillance planes and one attack submarine to the region as tensions with Venezuela grow.
How a Top Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission Into North Korea Fell Apart
The 2019 operation, greenlit by President Trump, sought a strategic edge. It left unarmed North Koreans dead.
U.S. and Mexico Vow to Cooperate Against Crime as Rubio Meets Sheinbaum
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with President Claudia Sheinbaum, after she pressed the Trump administration not to take unilateral action in Mexico.
Venezuela, Drug Boats and Trump’s Latest Claim: What to Know
The Trump administration says Venezuela is sending vast amounts of cocaine to the United States. Venezuela’s role in the drug trade is overstated, experts say.
Venezuela, Drug Boats and Trump’s Latest Claim: What to Know
The Trump administration says Venezuela is sending vast amounts of cocaine to the United States. Venezuela’s role in the drug trade is overstated, experts say.
Trump Says U.S. Attacked Boat Carrying Venezuelan Gang Members, Killing 11
The vessel was transporting illegal narcotics through international waters to the United States, the president said.
Trump Begins Buildup of U.S. Naval Forces Outside Venezuela, but Many Remain Skeptical
President Nicolás Maduro said Venezuela would not back down while facing a U.S. naval buildup. But many in the country doubt a confrontation will come at all.
