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The Pentagon's inability to subdue Tehran, dwindling weapons stockpiles and distancing from allies have led U.S. military officials to question whether America maintains its clout.

Republicans have long accused former President Joe Biden's administration of covering up mistakes made in the final days of the conflict.

The conflict's economic impacts -- and not its foreign policy consequences -- could sway voters.

The decision to end annual military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea is unlikely to affect security on the world's most militarized border.

Xi will forego an opportunity to speak at the U.N. General Assembly the same week that he'll meet with President Donald Trump in Washington.

Adm. Adam Cooper met with those on board the Abraham Lincoln.

A White House spending pledge is no "quick fix" in reviving a worker-starved sector that's key to challenging China's global monopoly on critical minerals ...

The president's interest in the service has brought it more attention but could also be its downfall.

GOP lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to change course, or risk alienating Democrats whose votes could prove critical for a record-breaking defense budget.

Senators are leaving town no closer to enacting the crown jewel of the Defense secretary's agenda.