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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.
Here鈥檚 what a Trump-Zelenskyy minerals deal could mean for Ukraine 鈥� and the USAs President Trump aims to broker peace, a potential U.S. deal over mineral rights has implications for Ukraine鈥檚 security and U.S. posture in Europe.
CNN out, Breitbart in: Our reporter on what the new Pentagon 鈥榬otation鈥� meansMajor legacy media companies are being removed from their workspaces as Pete Hegseth and the Trump administration bring more conservative reporters into the Pentagon press corps.聽
Cover StoryDeep underground, missileers watch over America鈥檚 nuclear weaponsOnly Donald Trump can make the call to launch U.S. nuclear-armed ICBMs. Our reporter visits the subterranean world of the missileers who鈥檇 launch them.
A 鈥榥ational security nightmare.鈥� Why Musk鈥檚 DOGE is triggering alarm bells in the intel world.The government efficiency team assembled by Elon Musk is moving at breakneck speed, raising cybersecurity and other national security concerns.聽
DC plane crash raises questions about strained resources, military use of air spacesWednesday鈥檚 fatal crash of a civilian plane and military helicopter at Reagan National Airport may reflect rising stresses on air-safety systems.
The ExplainerTrump taps the military for immigration crackdown. Are there limits to using troops?President Trump鈥檚 use of the U.S. military for border security and immigration enforcement are pushing boundaries on the role of armed forces.
With missiles flying in the Middle East, US Navy focuses on mental healthThe U.S. military reports increased mental health distress among service members. The Navy is expanding its chaplain corps to offer help.聽
First LookHegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow confirmationVice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote Friday night, only the second time a vice president has done so on a Cabinet confirmation.
FocusThese women fought sexual assault in the military. They鈥檙e wary of Pete Hegseth.Defense nominee Pete Hegseth faces questions about how he鈥檇 treat female soldiers, at a time when the armed forces are struggling with recruitment and with reducing sexual assault.
First LookUS Navy shoots down its own fighter jet amid fresh airstrikes on Houthi rebelsThe U.S. military says two U.S. Navy pilots have been shot down over the Red Sea in an apparent 鈥渇riendly fire鈥� incident. Both pilots were recovered alive.聽The incident came as the U.S. military conducted airstrikes targeting Yemen鈥檚 Houthi rebels.聽
Mysterious drones raise oversight questions. What can be done?Reports of drones flying near U.S. military installations have prompted questions about whether laws provide strong enough oversight. Proposed legislation could strengthen officials鈥� options, and a security expert says there鈥檚 more that can be done.聽聽
