US Weighs 10,000-Person Base Near Gaza as White House Denies Plan
The US military is evaluating a US Navy inquiry about a possible temporary base near Gaza that could house 10,000 people, a document that has triggered public denials from the White House and US Central Command.
Ex-Pentagon Official Urges White House to Form US Nuclear Enforcement Unit
The US may need a dedicated military and intelligence unit to confront nuclear proliferation threats, according to Henry Sokolski, executive director of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center in Virginia.
White House Says Hamas Making ‘Very Bad Bet’ in Gaza Talks
The White House accused Hamas of making "entirely impractical" demands and stalling on a deal to release a US-Israeli hostage.
Trump Reinstates Cuba on State Sponsor of Terror List: W.House
US President Donald Trump on Monday promptly reversed Joe Biden's decision to remove Cuba from a blacklist of state sponsors of terrorism, announced days earlier as part of a deal to free prisoners.
Biden Administration Announces $8B Arms Sale to Israel
The administration of US President Joe Biden has notified Congress of a planned $8-billion arms sale to Israel, a source familiar with the plan said.
White House on Guard Against Islamic State Resurgence in Syria
The White House said that US priorities in Syria now are to ensure the country's conflict does not encourage a resurgence of the Islamic State militant group or lead to a "humanitarian catastrophe."
Russia Secretly Developing War Drones in China: Leaked Docs
Russia has reportedly set up a secret program in China to build long-range kamikaze drones for use in its war in Ukraine.
US Seeks Clarity From Ukraine on Expanded Use of Long-Range Weapons
Amid mounting pressure to permit Ukraine greater use of donated weapons, the US is seeking more clarity from Kyiv on how this move would impact the dynamics of the conflict.
Ukraine Revises ATACMS Target List After US Downplays Capability
Ukraine has reportedly submitted a revised list of potential ATACMS targets to the US after a White House official downplayed the weapon’s capabilities.
US Raises Taiwan, South China Sea Concerns With Beijing Military
The US raised the importance of stability in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea in a rare one-on-one with a senior Chinese army official.
White House Says Progress in Gaza Talks Despite Lebanon Flare-Up
The White House said that Gaza truce talks in Cairo have made progress and were expected to continue for several days despite clashes between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah.
Bollinger Joins US, Canada, Finland Icebreaker Fleet Initiative
Bollinger Shipyards has joined a project between the US, Canada, and Finland to create icebreakers that will help secure the Arctic region.
US Could Soon Deploy Military Contractors to Ukraine: Officials
The US government could soon allow its military contractors to deploy in Ukraine again to help repair and maintain donated American weapons.
US Mulls Increased Deployment of Nuclear Weapons Amid Rising Threats
The US has floated the idea of fielding more strategic nuclear weapons in the future to deter growing threats from Russia, China, and other adversaries.
Biden Lets Ukraine Hit Russia With US Arms to Defend Kharkiv
President Joe Biden has lifted restrictions on Ukraine using weapons supplied by the US against targets on Russian territory.
White House Mulls Allowing Ukraine to Fire US Weapons Into Russia
White House officials have reportedly begun discussing easing the restrictions imposed on US-made weapons supplied to Ukraine.
US OKs $228M Military Aid to Baltic Nations
The US government has agreed to provide $228 million in military aid to the three Baltic nations that border Russia.
US Says No Sign Russia Preparing to Use Nukes in Ukraine
The White House said it had seen no indications Russia was ready to use its nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
US Says Won’t Send Troops to Ukraine After Macron Comments
The White House said the US would not send troops to fight in Ukraine, after French President Emmanuel Macron refused to rule out the dispatch of Western forces.
Russia Developing ‘Troubling’ Anti-Satellite Weapon: White House
Russia is developing a space-based anti-satellite weapon that is "troubling" for the US but poses no immediate threat to people on Earth, the White House said.
White House Warns Putin Could Win if Ukraine Aid Dries Up
The White House issued a dire warning that US aid for Ukraine will run out by the end of the year, adding that Russian President Putin could win the war if Congress fails to agree fresh funding.
N.Korea Defends Satellite Launch at UN as Kim Takes Images of Pentagon
North Korea's ambassador defended his country's launch of a spy satellite UN Security Council as leader Kim Jong Un studied images including of the White House and Pentagon.
Russia’s Wagner to Offer Air Defense to Hezbollah or Iran: US
The White House said that Russia's Wagner plans to provide an air defense system to Lebanon's Hezbollah militants or to the regime in Tehran.
