Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Produce Emergency Medical Equipment

U.S. President Trump delivers statement about Iran at the White House in Washington

Reuters
March 18, 2020 1:39 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump moved on Wednesday to accelerate production of desperately needed medical equipment to battle the coronavirus pandemic and said an estimate that U.S. unemployment could conceivably reach 20 percent was a worst case scenario.

U.S. Confirms Its Eighth Case of Coronavirus; Pentagon to Provide Quarantine Housing

Reuters
February 2, 2020 12:37 PM

U.S. health officials on Saturday confirmed an eighth case of the fast-spreading new coronavirus in the United States and the Pentagon said it would provide housing for people arriving from overseas who might need to be quarantined.

The Opioid Crisis Is Hurting America’s Veterans

New study explores link between military service and opioid misuse

Charles Fain Lehman
September 17, 2019 5:00 AM

Veterans who saw combat after 9/11 are more likely to be victims of America's opioid crisis, adding "an important front in the Global War on Terrorism," according to a study.

South Korea to Scrap Intelligence-Sharing Pact With Japan Amid Row Over History

The South Korean decision is likely to be met with dismay in the United States

Reuters
August 22, 2019 11:43 AM

South Korea said on Thursday it will scrap an intelligence-sharing pact with Japan, drawing a swift protest from Tokyo and deepening a decades-old row over history that has hit trade and undercut security cooperation over North Korea.

Trump Welcomes Defense Secretary: ‘Our First Priority Is Always the Safety and Sovereignty’ of America

President jokes Esper’s 90-8 confirmation has him ‘worried’

Paul Crookston
July 25, 2019 2:35 PM

President Donald Trump welcomed new Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to the Pentagon Thursday with a speech emphasizing U.S. sovereignty through military might.

McConnell Challenger Video Buries Marine, DoD Endorsement Disclaimer

(Updated) McGrath is a retired Marine lieutenant colonel

Jeffrey Cimmino
July 9, 2019 2:55 PM

Democrat Amy McGrath, a retired Marine lieutenant colonel who announced Tuesday she is running against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.), didn't include disclaimers about the Department of Defense and Marines not endorsing candidates as she invoked her military service in her launch video.

Iran, Russia, China Continuing Operations to Disrupt 2020 Elections

U.S. intel community, law enforcement monitoring multiple events in lead-up

Adam Kredo
June 25, 2019 5:00 AM

In the lead-up to the 2020 elections, the United States is already laying the groundwork to boost its own counter-operations and detection methods in order to thwart a possible attack on the nationwide election systems, as well as social media efforts by rogue nations.

U.S. Kicks Off 19-Nation War Games Drills in Ukraine

With threats from Iran, Russia rising, America launches war games

Adam Kredo
June 24, 2019 1:15 PM

The United States military and partners from 19 countries are getting set to kick off a massive series of war drills in Ukraine amid rising threats from Iran and Russia, according to the Defense Department.

U.S. Expected to Strike Back for Iran’s Downing of Drone

Trump: ‘Iran made a big mistake’

Bill Gertz
June 20, 2019 2:10 PM

The United States is likely to take military action against Iran in the coming days for Tehran's downing a U.S. drone in international airspace on Wednesday near the Strait of Hormuz.

Shanahan Withdraws From Consideration to Be U.S. Defense Secretary

Donald Trump leads a meeting of his Cabinet, including acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross

Reuters
June 18, 2019 2:40 PM

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has withdrawn from consideration to head the U.S. military, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, stoking uncertainty about the leadership of the Pentagon at a moment of rising tension with Iran.