Lawmakers react to 'Operation Epic Fury' US - Israel military strikes across Iran
Following the news that Operation "Roaring Lion" joint American-Israeli strikes targeting military sites inside Iran had begun, lawmakers reacted.
Following the news that Operation "Roaring Lion" joint American-Israeli strikes targeting military sites inside Iran had begun, lawmakers reacted.
Read Trump's full statement on Iran strikes: 'We can’t take it anymore'
President Trump has called Iran “the world’s number one state sponsor of terror." He warns U.S. casualties are possible as military operations continue.
President Trump has called Iran “the world’s number one state sponsor of terror." He warns U.S. casualties are possible as military operations continue.
Hegseth bans military from attending Princeton, Columbia, other elite universities: 'Wokeness and weakness'
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday said he was ordering the "complete and immediate cancellation" of all Department of War attendants at universities like Princeton, Columbia, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Brown and Yale, starting with the 2026-27 academic year.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday said he was ordering the "complete and immediate cancellation" of all Department of War attendants at universities like Princeton, Columbia, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Brown and Yale, starting with the 2026-27 academic year.
Ex-Air Force officer accused of training Chinese military pilots
A former U.S. Air Force officer who spent his military career training fighter pilots is now charged with training the Chinese military “to fight against those he swore to protect."
A former U.S. Air Force officer who spent his military career training fighter pilots is now charged with training the Chinese military “to fight against those he swore to protect."
US, Iran begin new round of high-stakes nuclear talks amid growing military tensions
As a third round of negotiations gets underway between the U.S. and Iran, President Donald Trump pushes for diplomacy while warning of military action, even as Tehran signals it won’t back down from its nuclear ambitions.
As a third round of negotiations gets underway between the U.S. and Iran, President Donald Trump pushes for diplomacy while warning of military action, even as Tehran signals it won’t back down from its nuclear ambitions.
U.S. strike on Iran could prevent wider war, expert says | ChicagoLIVE
Foreign policy expert Harley Lippman joined ChicagoLIVE to discuss escalating U.S.–Iran tensions and the possibility of imminent military action. Lippman said striking Iran’s regime could prevent a broader regional conflict, reshape Middle East stability, and send a message to China.
Foreign policy expert Harley Lippman joined ChicagoLIVE to discuss escalating U.S.–Iran tensions and the possibility of imminent military action. Lippman said striking Iran’s regime could prevent a broader regional conflict, reshape Middle East stability, and send a message to China.
Trump says he's considering strike on Iran to force nuclear deal
President Donald Trump warns that a targeted military strike on Iran is on the table as pressure mounts for Tehran to agree to U.S. terms for a nuclear agreement amid ongoing diplomatic talks.
President Donald Trump warns that a targeted military strike on Iran is on the table as pressure mounts for Tehran to agree to U.S. terms for a nuclear agreement amid ongoing diplomatic talks.
Is the U.S. on a path to war with Iran as the 10-day deadline looms?
With a major U.S. military buildup underway and President Donald Trump weighing options, experts examine how close Washington may be to striking Iran, what military action could look like, and the potential impact on oil prices, Congress, and stability across the Middle East.
With a major U.S. military buildup underway and President Donald Trump weighing options, experts examine how close Washington may be to striking Iran, what military action could look like, and the potential impact on oil prices, Congress, and stability across the Middle East.
Attention artists: The 2026 National Veterans Day poster contest is now open
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Day National Committee are accepting applications for this year’s Veterans Day poster contest.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Day National Committee are accepting applications for this year’s Veterans Day poster contest.
Pentagon to end all military education programs at Harvard
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
This year's Super Bowl flyover will feature these 8 aircraft
A joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy flyover will kick off Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
A joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy flyover will kick off Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
U.S. Navy shoots downs Iranian drone near aircraft carrier as tensions rise in Arabian Sea
A U.S. Navy jet shot down an Iranian drone near an aircraft carrier as tensions simmer in the Arabian Sea. Here’s what we know.
A U.S. Navy jet shot down an Iranian drone near an aircraft carrier as tensions simmer in the Arabian Sea. Here’s what we know.
Troop deployments to US cities cost Americans nearly half a billion dollars in 2025, CBO report finds
A new Congressional Budget Office report breaks down the taxpayer bill for the Trump administration’s six-city deployment and forecasts a steep rise if these deployments continue in 2026.
A new Congressional Budget Office report breaks down the taxpayer bill for the Trump administration’s six-city deployment and forecasts a steep rise if these deployments continue in 2026.
Pentagon places active-duty troops on standby amid Minnesota unrest
About 1,500 active-duty soldiers have been put on standby for a possible deployment to Minnesota as the president weighs — then downplays — using the Insurrection Act following ongoing protests.
About 1,500 active-duty soldiers have been put on standby for a possible deployment to Minnesota as the president weighs — then downplays — using the Insurrection Act following ongoing protests.
US strike eliminates al Qaeda operative tied to deaths of 3 Americans
U.S. Central Command said a U.S. strike in northwest Syria killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, an al Qaeda–affiliated leader directly linked to the ISIS gunman who killed two U.S. service members and an American interpreter.
U.S. Central Command said a U.S. strike in northwest Syria killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, an al Qaeda–affiliated leader directly linked to the ISIS gunman who killed two U.S. service members and an American interpreter.
Protests fade in Iran as U.S. weighs possible military action
As Iran’s government cracks down on protesters, U.S. officials signal that military options remain on the table while American forces reposition in the region.
As Iran’s government cracks down on protesters, U.S. officials signal that military options remain on the table while American forces reposition in the region.
What is the Insurrection Act — and why Trump’s threat to invoke it in Minnesota is rare
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a seldom-used 19th-century law that could let him deploy U.S. troops to quell protests in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement and ICE-related shootings. The act has only been invoked about 30 times in U.S. history — most recently during the 1992 Los Angeles riots — and legal experts say its use now raises constitutional questions amid disputes with Minnesota officials.
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a seldom-used 19th-century law that could let him deploy U.S. troops to quell protests in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement and ICE-related shootings. The act has only been invoked about 30 times in U.S. history — most recently during the 1992 Los Angeles riots — and legal experts say its use now raises constitutional questions amid disputes with Minnesota officials.
Europe pushes back on Trump’s Greenland plans as allied troops arrive
Several European nations are sending troops to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark, signaling resistance to President Trump’s push to acquire the strategic Arctic territory.
Several European nations are sending troops to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark, signaling resistance to President Trump’s push to acquire the strategic Arctic territory.
Trump signals possible pullback on Iran intervention as regime claims executions are halted
President Trump says Iran has agreed to stop executing protesters, but mixed signals from Tehran and pressure from U.S. hawks leave the prospect of military action uncertain.
President Trump says Iran has agreed to stop executing protesters, but mixed signals from Tehran and pressure from U.S. hawks leave the prospect of military action uncertain.
President Trump orders new tariffs targeting countries doing business with Iran
President Donald Trump announces sweeping new tariffs as Iran faces growing unrest, with a political science expert explaining what’s driving the protests and what options the U.S. and international community may have next.
President Donald Trump announces sweeping new tariffs as Iran faces growing unrest, with a political science expert explaining what’s driving the protests and what options the U.S. and international community may have next.