U.S. to deploy troops to help with Saudi Arabia's defense
President Trump has approved the deployment of U.S. forces that will be defensive in nature
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School construction among military projects cut to pay for border wall
The administration is planning to divert military funds allocated to build shooting ranges, missile launching pads and even schools for children at military bases in the U.S. and abroad
Pentagon approves use of $3.6 billion for border wall
The administration is using funds from 127 military projects in the U.S. and abroad to construct 175 miles of border barriers
Top Pence aide to become Pentagon press secretary
Alyssa Farah, currently Vice President Pence's press secretary, will become the Pentagon press secretary in September
Trump attends Pentagon ceremony for Mark Esper
Mark Esper was confirmed as defense secretary in a 90-8 vote this week
North Korea launches 2 short-range missiles
1st launch by North Korea since President Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met Kim Jong Un at the Demilitarized Zone
House wants Pentagon IG to examine whether U.S. weaponized ticks
The amendment orders Pentagon inspector general to investigate whether the U.S. experimented with using ticks as biological weapons decades ago
Pentagon reveals military cost of Trump's "Salute to America"
President Trump has insisted the cost is "very little compared to what it is worth"
Appeals court upholds freeze on Pentagon money for border wall
President declared a national emergency in February that the White House said would free billions of dollars from the Pentagon
Trump nominates Mark Esper to be next Defense Secretary
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan withdrew his name from consideration after reports surfaced of domestic violence incidents involving his family
U.S. sending 1,000 more troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions
The move comes just days after the attacks on two oil tankers in one of the world's most important shipping routes
Slain soldier's dad unhappy with Pentagon action over Niger ambush
Ex-defense chief Mattis ordered review, worried lower ranking soldiers were taking too much blame, but replacement Patrick Shanahan has recommended no more top brass be punished
Spouses of fallen service members lobby to eliminate "widow's tax"
A 1972 law blocks some 65,000 military widows nationwide from receiving full benefits from both the Pentagon and the Department of Veterans Affairs
Trump to order 1,500 troops to Middle East
The order comes as Trump is departing for Japan over Memorial Day weekend
California court hears arguments on Trump's plan to use Pentagon funds for border wall
At stake is billions of dollars that would allow Trump to make major progress on a signature campaign promise heading into his campaign for a second term
Elizabeth Warren introduces bill to curb defense lobbying
Warren wants to limit the influence of big defense contractors on national security spending
U.S. seizes North Korean cargo ship for violating sanctions
The seizure of the vessel, initially detained last year in Indonesia, comes at a delicate moment between the two countries
The Pentagon prepares to send military to the Southern Border
The Department of Defense may loosen restrictions prohibiting military interacting with migrants attempting to enter the U.S. Washington Post political reporter Greg Jaffe joins CBSN to discuss why the Pentagon may send more troops to the southern border.
N. Korea tests new guided weapon system
North Korea has test-fired a "new-type tactical guided weapon," its state media announced Thursday, a move that could be an attempt to register the country's displeasure with currently deadlocked nuclear talks with the United States. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN's DeMarco Morgan with the latest.
U.S. seeking to extradite Julian Assange
After his arrest in London, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could be extradited to the United States, where's he's charged in a conspiracy to hack Pentagon data in 2010. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to explain what's next in the legal fight to bring Assange to the U.S.
First "salvo" missile defense test a success, Pentagon says
It was the first time two interceptor missiles were launched at a single target, and an unarmed missile flying high over the Pacific was hit
Pentagon ID's soldiers killed in Afghanistan
The two soldiers killed in Afghanistan earlier this week were identified Saturday by the Defense Department as Spc. Joseph P. Collette, 29, of Lancaster, Ohio, and Sgt. 1st Class Will D. Lindsay, of Cortez, Colorado. The Pentagon said they died of wounds sustained while engaged in combat operations in Kunduz Province, Afghanistan.
2 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan
Pentagon isn't saying who, how or where; their deaths are the 3rd and 4th of American service members in Afghanistan this year
Defense approves policy requiring most soldiers to serve in birth gender
The policy will largely bar transgender troops and military recruits from transitioning to another sex
Air Force secretary stepping down
The secretary of the Air Force is resigning to take a job in academia
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U.S. to resume "neighborhood checks" for citizenship applications
The Trump administration is reinstating a long-dormant practice of conducting "neighborhood checks" to vet immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship.
Judge tosses Trump lawsuit against Maryland judges over immigration order
A federal judge threw out the Trump administration's challenge to a standing order issued by a U.S. district court in Maryland.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement, share proposal photos
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
Jack Smith lawyers say basis of ethics probe against him is "imaginary"
An ethics probe has been launched into Jack Smith's handling of two investigations of Donald Trump before the 2024 election.
Key Senate contests take shape ahead of 2026 midterm elections
Democrats are trying to retake the Senate majority in the midterms, but to do so, they'd need to defend 13 seats and flip four more.
Utah ordered to redraw congressional map, opening up possible Democratic seat
The ruling comes amid redistricting battles throughout the country, most notably in Texas and California.
Israel says strike that killed journalists targeted a camera used by Hamas
Israel's military says a strike that killed 20 people at a hospital, including 5 journalists, targeted a camera purportedly used by Hamas to observe troops.
What is a haboob and what causes the kind of storm that hit Phoenix?
Stunning images show expansive plumes descending on the Phoenix metro area and the city's international airport.
Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.