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Why Trump made a U-turn on military aid to UkraineIt鈥檚 been a roller coaster week for Ukraine, with U.S. military aid first paused, and then reinstated. The shifts follow President Donald Trump鈥檚 frosty signals to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
When does a bridge count as military spending? Inside NATO鈥檚 new defense plans.European nations have pledged more NATO funding partly through a novel redefinition of 鈥渄efense.鈥� Is it gimmickry or a more holistic approach to security?
First Look鈥楢lligator Alcatraz鈥�: Why Florida鈥檚 Native Americans oppose a new migrant facility鈥淎lligator Alcatraz鈥� is what Florida officials are calling their new migrant detention center in a remote part of the Everglades. The project faces strong opposition from environmental activists and Native American tribes who say the land is sacred.
As Israel and Iran weigh truce, US troops in region remain on alertIran attacked a U.S. military base in response to the bombing of its nuclear sites. American bases in the Middle East remain on high alert amid a hoped-for truce.
Army parade collides with protests over Trump鈥檚 deployment of military on US soilAs the U.S. Army celebrates 250 years since its founding, a grand parade overseen by President Trump comes amid signs of strain for the military. The latest source of turmoil: his efforts to deploy troops on domestic soil.
First LookIsrael launches major attack on Iran鈥檚 nuclear programThe attack hit multiple sites and killed the head of the Revolutionary Guards. It appeared to be the most significant attack on Iran since its 1980s war with Iraq.
First LookArmy changes base names that honored Eisenhower, Black soldiers, and womenThe Army is changing the names of seven bases back to their original ones by renaming them for soldiers with the same last names from other war eras. The move reverses the Biden administration鈥檚 efforts to remove names honoring Confederate leaders.
The ExplainerTrump鈥檚 鈥楪olden Dome鈥� defense plan: Would it work? Is it worth it?New U.S. defenses against potential missile strikes are seen by some experts as 鈥渁bsolutely necessary.鈥� They also come with big costs and geopolitical risks.
Ukraine drone strike exposed Russian vulnerability, and sent a signal to TrumpUkraine鈥檚 asymmetric drone attack caught the world鈥檚 attention and dealt a significant blow to Russia鈥檚 defense.聽Peace prospects may hinge on how Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump respond.
Some military parents say DEI purge hurts their kids鈥� schools. They鈥檙e suing.Defense Department schools for service members鈥� children are removing books the Trump administration says focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Some parents are suing to keep the books.
The military now controls zones at southern border. Here鈥檚 how that looks to locals.The Trump administration is expanding the military role at the border through new national defense areas, raising questions about militarization of the border.
The ExplainerWhy security officials keep using the Signal app despite risksNational security officials are using commercial apps over secure communications systems that feel burdensome. New apps offer privacy, but are easier to hack.
US soldiers left Vietnam 50 years ago. How do these nations cooperate now?As America marks the Vietnam War鈥檚 50th anniversary, both nations continue to seek ways to partner beyond the legacy of a complicated conflict.
Disarray at Pentagon puts spotlight on civilian leadership鈥檚 crucial roleMany U.S. military officials welcome the idea of strategic reforms. But they worry now about upheaval without strong civilian leadership.
Trump seeks record military budget, but the search is on for spending cuts, tooU.S. military branches are being told to find budget cuts to offset the proposed $50 billion increase in defense spending. One challenge is that identifying some unnecessary spending requires leaders to predict what the military may be needed for in the future.
As Hegseth touts 鈥榳arriors鈥� and 鈥榣ethality鈥� to flex power, some weigh risk to soldiersSecretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stresses 鈥渓ethality鈥� as the U.S. military鈥檚 sole focus. But downplaying rules of engagement can come with consequences for those doing the fighting.
鈥楾here will be consequences.鈥� Signal group chat leak threatens US military morale.The disclosure that senior Trump administration officials used a commercial messaging app to discuss secret military attacks has drawn bipartisan criticism 鈥� and risks hurting U.S. military morale.
Why extreme violence in the US has police trying new tacticsAttacks on Tesla cars and dealerships exemplify a wider challenge of homegrown political and extremist violence. The solutions may be as diverse as the threats.
As Trump molds military leadership, do politics outrank merit?President Trump fired six military leaders after taking office, raising questions about whether he is choosing new leaders based on politics or military merit.聽
How will Europe defend itself? 3 ways Trump is forcing the continent to adapt.After President Donald Trump鈥檚 public rebuke of Ukraine鈥檚 president, European leaders are attempting to step up their defense of Kyiv and adjust to shifting security norms.
