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The six-year-old service is hiring like "there's never been a tomorrow" to execute a potential budget boon.

While the president claims he's got the cards, he may have to give ground to get a deal.

Lawmakers in both parties expressed unease with the sudden departure of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George.

Republican leaders kept defections to a minimum, signaling the party isn't ready to publicly break with the White House on the war effort just yet.

As more American warships head to the Middle East, the mine-hunting mission might be the next big job.

The Middle East conflict faces a ticking war powers clock for lawmakers to authorize continued operations that could be a bigger political headache for Trump and Republicans.

As the U.S. continues to look away from Europe, fewer top officials are visiting longtime allies.

President Donald Trump is trying to ramp up the pressure on Tehran -- but allies and officials are scrambling to understand how the blockade will help.

The president's tirade against NATO chief Mark Rutte stemmed from his frustration that allies wouldn't let the U.S. access military bases for attacks against Iran.

The head of the alliance tried to thread the needle between an irate U.S. president and NATO members who feel unfairly maligned.