Hegseth restricts military officials from talking to Congress without prior approval

Hegseth is mandating that personnel can no longer directly engage lawmakers or their staff about most major issues confronting the U.S. military without prior approval.

US, China agree to open direct military hotline after Xi-Trump summit

War Secretary Pete Hegseth says he had a "positive" meeting with China’s defense chief Dong Jun as both sides agreed to open military channels to ease tensions.

Mexican president dismisses report of possible US military mission inside Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that unilateral U.S. military action inside Mexico "won't happen," even as the U.S. has ramped up its military efforts, including fatal strikes, in Latin America in recent months.

Its Forces Worn Down, Ukraine Moves to Revamp Military Service

The country will introduce fixed-term military contracts to try to attract recruits and ease the strain on soldiers after years of fighting.

'New determination' to protect women in military

The UK defence secretary has said there is "new determination" to ensure the military protects women after a former Army sergeant was jailed for sexually assaulting a teenage soldier who later took her own life.

Justice Kavanaugh Worries US Military’s Actions Will Be Put on Trial

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh asked whether U.S. military actions could be put on trial as the court considers if a contractor can be held liable for military operations.

US military strikes another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing 3

The US military carried out another deadly strike on alleged drug-traffickers at sea on Saturday, continuing a monthslong campaign by the Trump administration that has been widely criticized as likely illegal.
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