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The world-famous newspaper is suing Pete Hegseth and the Defense Department to reverse the new press policy.

The Defense secretary has a game plan for controversies, but the latest ones may prove a stiffer test.

Two key documents laying out the administration's strategic national security priorities are now expected to be released this month.

The inspector general produced two reports on the Defense secretary's use of the messaging app to discuss sensitive Yemen strike plans.

More Republicans are showing alarm about the president's military campaign against alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean.

Karoline Leavitt defended the decision to kill civilians who had fallen off the boat after a first strike.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European allies that President Donald Trump will negotiate long-term assurances for Ukraine's safety later.

The Defense secretary has carved out an unorthodox political niche that has helped insulate him from criticism inside the administration, at least for now.

The Army secretary is speaking to Russian officials on Tuesday without Secretary of State Marco Rubio or other U.S. negotiators.

The unprecedented move comes after the retired Navy captain advised troops they don't need to obey unlawful orders.