In striking Iran, the United States isn’t responding to an attack, as when the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor drew the country into World War II. It’s not coming to the aid of an ally, as when it led a ...

Government officials have justified why the U.S. entered the war in several ways.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted Sunday there is "not a war" with Venezuela despite the stunning U.S. raid that captured Nicolás Maduro and President Trump's announcement that America will "run ...

The huge proposed increase would be partly offset by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the Trump administration describes as wasteful. By Tony Romm Reporting from Washington With the ...

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George speaks during a ceremony on National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the Pentagon, Sept. 19, 2025, in Washington. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP/File By Anna Mulrine Grobe ...

WASHINGTON -- With the United States at war with Iran and embroiled in conflicts around the world, the White House said Friday that it would ask Congress to approve about $1.5 trillion for defense in ...