US forces bomb ISIS targets in northwestern Nigeria on Christmas Day at Trump’s orders, marking sixth country American military has attacked this year.
U.S. deploys special operations aircraft and troops to Caribbean this week, bringing military force near Venezuela to more than 15,000 personnel as Trump promises land operations “soon.”
Trump appoints Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as Greenland envoy with explicit mission “to make Greenland a part of the U.S.,” drawing sharp rebukes from Denmark and Sweden.
Louisiana deploys 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans through February after Gov. Landry requested support Trump first floated in October over crime concerns.
Trump announces Golden Fleet of nuclear-armed battleships named after himself, third namesake this month after U.S. Institute of Peace and Kennedy Center.
Military kills one more person in 29th boat attack since September, releasing video of vessel engulfed in flames but no evidence target was drug trafficking.
Coast Guard pursues third tanker near Venezuela after vessel refuses boarding, one day after seizing ship not on Treasury sanctions list.
U.S. Coast Guard seizes second Venezuelan oil tanker this month, boarding the unsanctioned Panamanian ship in international waters days after Trump declared a blockade.
Trump nominates special operations general to lead Southern Command after previous commander retired amid concerns about boat strikes that have killed over 100 people.
Army lawyer fired as immigration judge after five weeks for granting asylum in 6 of 11 cases, as administration sends military attorneys to serve as “Deportation Judges.”
U.S. military attacks more than 70 ISIS targets in Syria with 100+ munitions after ambush killed three Americans, as Hegseth calls it “declaration of vengeance.”
U.S. military kills five more people in boat strikes Thursday, bringing total to 104, hours after House rejected resolutions challenging the attacks on a 210-216 vote.
Coast Guard will remove policy language downgrading swastikas and nooses from hate symbols to “potentially divisive” after senators blocked commandant nomination this week.
Pentagon confirms Trump’s $1,776 military bonuses come from housing funds Congress appropriated, not tariff revenue as president claimed in primetime address.
As Venezuela standoff intensifies, Trump announces $1,776 “warrior dividend” checks for 1.4 million service members from tariff revenue.
As Venezuela standoff escalates, Hegseth announces overhaul of military chaplain corps, eliminating Army Spiritual Fitness Guide as first step.
Senate passes $900 billion defense bill 77-20 with 3.8% troop pay raise and threat to cut Hegseth travel budget over boat strike footage.
Federal appeals court allows National Guard to remain in D.C. while judges review legality of Trump’s crime emergency deployment.
Trump administration announces $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, largest single package ever, as China warns of “dangerous and violent situation.”
Pentagon escalates probe of Senator Mark Kelly to “official command investigation” over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders.
Venezuelan Navy begins escorting oil tankers in defiance of Trump blockade as Pentagon scrambles to determine military’s role.
Two senators freeze Coast Guard commandant nomination after new policy downgrades swastikas and nooses from hate symbols to “potentially divisive.”
Trump demands Venezuela return oil assets nationalized decades ago, admitting blockade is motivated by disputes over seized U.S. investments.
House rejects two resolutions to limit Trump’s military campaign against Venezuela, 216-210 and 213-211, with three Republicans breaking ranks.
U.S. military kills four in 26th boat strike since September, hours after House rejects resolutions limiting Trump’s authority.
U.S. government admits Army pilots and air traffic controller failed in January collision that killed 67, as NTSB final report looms.
Sen. Murphy says Rubio and Hegseth admitted in classified briefing that boat strike targets carry cocaine to Europe, not fentanyl to America.
Pentagon restricts Congress from viewing unedited boat attack footage as three administration sources confirm strikes target Maduro regime, not drug trafficking.
Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told Vanity Fair boat attacks aim to pressure Maduro, contradicting administration claims they target drug trafficking.
Trump orders total blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, demands Caracas return oil assets Venezuela nationalized in the 1970s.
Trump designates fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction, directing Pentagon to enforce drug laws as former prosecutor calls order a “political exercise.”
Pentagon escalates investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders, moving toward possible court-martial of the retired Navy captain.
Pentagon proposes reducing military commands from 11 to 8, placing Europe, Middle East, and Africa under single new headquarters in shift toward Western Hemisphere focus.
Ted Cruz introduces bill requiring military aircraft to use tracking technology after January collision that killed 67, when Army helicopter had its transponder turned off.
US military attacks three boats in eastern Pacific, killing eight, as campaign against alleged drug traffickers faces congressional scrutiny over possible war crimes.
Veterans Affairs plans to eliminate up to 35,000 healthcare positions this month, five months after cutting 30,000 jobs in July.
JetBlue flight from Curaçao halts ascent to avoid collision with Air Force tanker flying with transponder off toward Venezuela.
Coast Guard promises to return rescue helicopter to Newport after senator held up commandant’s confirmation, but door remains open for future ICE facility at Oregon coast site.
Pentagon moves F-35 stealth fighters, electronic warfare planes and rescue helicopters to Puerto Rico this week as Trump weighs land strikes against Venezuela.
Ninth Circuit orders Trump to end California National Guard deployment in Los Angeles by Monday, ruling six-month military presence outlasted any emergency justification.
Islamic State gunman kills two US soldiers and civilian interpreter in Syria ambush weeks after Syrian president’s White House visit and new coalition membership.
Republican congressman calls White House “gross negligence” after Trump withdraws NSA deputy director nominee following Laura Loomer attack over $500 donation to Democrat.
Speaker Johnson calls second strike on capsized drug boat “entirely appropriate” after viewing classified video, saying survivors were “able-bodied” and “attempting to recover” the narcotics.
Navy submits recommendations on punishing Senator Mark Kelly over “illegal orders” video to Pentagon lawyers, as Senate Armed Services chair says effort is “not appropriate.”
U.S. Forces Japan acknowledges “mistake” after video shows military police slamming American civilian to Okinawa pavement after he warned detaining him “would be an illegal act.”
Democrat confronts Homeland Security Secretary Noem with deported Army veteran on Zoom after she testified no veterans have been deported, then left hearing early for a meeting that was canceled.
House passes defense bill withholding quarter of Hegseth’s travel budget until Pentagon releases unedited boat strike videos to Congress.
Federal judge orders Trump to end National Guard deployment in Los Angeles and return 4,000 troops to Newsom’s control, White House vows appeal.
Interior Department transfers most of California’s border jurisdiction to Navy, extending militarized zones to fourth state as border arrests hit 1960s lows.
US forces seize oil tanker off Venezuela coast one day after fighter jets flew over Gulf, Caracas condemns “piracy” and “blatant theft.”
