Senate Republicans reject fourth Duckworth-led war powers resolution on Iran, 47-52, as Democrats vow weekly votes.
Pentagon sends 10,000 more troops to Middle East as ground operations on Iranian soil enter planning.
Treasury Secretary Bessent warns foreign banks of Iran sanctions he calls “financial equivalent” of bombing campaign.
U.S. military kills four in its 51st boat strike since September, bringing the death toll to at least 174 with no public evidence of narcotics recovered.
U.S. military kills two more people in its 50th boat attack targeting alleged drug traffickers in the eastern Pacific, raising the known death toll to 170.
Trump launches blockade of all Iranian ports on war day 47 and threatens to destroy approaching warships while both sides quietly pursue new peace talks.
U.S. military has killed at least 168 people in 50 boat attacks targeting alleged drug traffickers since September, with no public evidence of narcotics recovered.
Trump orders U.S. Navy to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail, prompting all shipping to stop in the Strait of Hormuz, passage for 20% of global oil.
FAA reverses course and approves military use of high-energy anti-drone lasers in U.S. airspace, two months after shutting down border flights over safety concerns.
Vance leaves Pakistan after 21-hour face-to-face talks with Iran collapse over Tehran’s refusal to abandon nuclear weapons.
Trump administration files renderings for 250-foot arch near Arlington Cemetery as veterans’ lawsuit and Judge Chutkan’s construction notice requirement remain in effect.
Federal judge rules Pentagon violated court order restoring press access, calling escort policy “viewpoint discrimination, full stop.”
Two-day-old Iran ceasefire falters as Kuwait reports drone attacks, Saudi Arabia reveals major pipeline damage, and Israeli strikes kill 300 in Lebanon.
Appeals court lets Pentagon keep its ban on Claude AI for military use, but a separate ruling lets other federal agencies keep using it.
Selective Service will automatically register all men ages 18 to 25 for military draft by December, ending 46 years of self-registration.
Trump hosts NATO chief Rutte at White House, says he is “clearly disappointed” allies refused to join Iran war and renews threat to leave alliance.
Day-old Iran ceasefire nears collapse as Israel kills 182 in Lebanon’s deadliest day and both sides dispute Strait of Hormuz status.
Army Secretary Driscoll says he will not resign after months of clashes with Hegseth, who forced out the Army’s top general last week after Driscoll repeatedly blocked the dismissal.
Wife of U.S. Army staff sergeant released from immigration detention after being arrested while registering for military benefits at a Louisiana base.
Trump suspends threatened strikes on Iranian bridges and power plants after Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire, but Iran keeps firing and Israel says the deal excludes its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Pentagon cancels Tuesday morning press briefing with Hegseth and Caine 12 hours before Trump’s deadline to bomb Iran’s infrastructure.
Trump tells journalists to “give it up or go to jail” over reporting on the missing airman in Iran, announces investigation.
Trump faults Japan, South Korea and Australia for not joining the Iran war despite decades of U.S. military protection commitments.
Trump dismisses war crime concerns, vows to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants by Tuesday night if Hormuz stays closed.
Texas Gov. Abbott amplifies AI-generated “photo” of rescued U.S. airman, spreading fabricated war imagery to millions before community note flags it as fake.
Trump vows to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges Tuesday if Strait of Hormuz stays closed, as overnight airstrikes kill dozens across Tehran.
U.S. rescues missing crew member from downed F-15E on day 38 as Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
Combat veteran Rep. Moulton, who banned his staff from prediction markets, calls Polymarket “disgusting” for taking bets on the fate of the downed U.S. pilot.
Pentagon holds Protestant-only Good Friday service with no Catholic Mass for the first time, weeks after Hegseth invited a pastor who advocates banning Catholic worship.
Iranian drone strike on U.S. Embassy in Riyadh caused far more damage than disclosed, hitting the CIA station and burning for half a day.
Trump requests $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget, a 40% increase, while cutting domestic programs 10% and telling Americans the country “can’t take care of day care.”
Iran shoots down two U.S. warplanes, a first in the five-week war, leaving one crew member missing two days after Trump declared Iran “decimated.”
Defense Secretary Hegseth signs memo allowing troops to carry personal firearms on military bases, calling them “gun-free zones.”
Trump’s sons pitch drone interceptors to Gulf states under Iranian attack, positioning their company to profit from the war their father launched.
Defense Secretary Hegseth fires Army chief of staff and two other generals during the Iran war, extending his purge of more than a dozen senior military leaders.
Oil surges past $110 a barrel as Austria and Spain close airspace to U.S. military flights on day 36 of the Iran war.
Pentagon moves troops from damaged bases to hotels and offices, potentially violating its own rules requiring separation of military forces from civilians.
Trump tells nation Iran war objectives are “nearing completion” but offers no exit plan, no Hormuz deadline mention, and threatens two more weeks of bombing.
Iran launches three missile barrages at Israel as 82nd Airborne troops arrive and a third carrier strike group deploys on day 35 of the war.
Defense Secretary Hegseth overrides Army investigation and lifts suspension of helicopter crews who flew Apache gunships past Kid Rock’s Nashville estate, writing “carry on, patriots.”
Trump schedules primetime address on the Iran war after telling reporters U.S. forces will leave in “two or three weeks,” as NBC reports he has repeatedly rejected off-ramps to end the conflict.
Trump’s “God Squad” convenes for the first time in over 30 years and votes unanimously to exempt all Gulf of Mexico oil and gas drilling from Endangered Species Act protections.
Gas tops $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 as Iran war enters day 34, with 348 American troops wounded and a third aircraft carrier deploying to the region.
Defense Secretary Hegseth’s broker sought multimillion-dollar investment in defense contractor ETF weeks before the Iran war began, Financial Times reports.
Iranian drone strikes fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker carrying 2 million barrels off Dubai, setting it ablaze.
Army launches review after Apache helicopters from the 101st Airborne perform flyby of Kid Rock’s Nashville estate he calls “The Southern White House.”
Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s power grid, oil wells, and water supply unless a deal is reached “shortly,” as Gulf allies push for ground invasion.
Pakistan will host U.S.-Iran talks as Iran declares homes of American and Israeli officials in the Middle East legitimate military targets.
Pentagon prepares ground raids in Iran as 2,500 Marines arrive in the region, with plans including possible seizure of Kharg Island oil hub.
Houthis launch two missile attacks on Israel on day 30, opening a new front as Iranian strikes wound 15 more U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia.