Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
DHS officials watch for response by US-based cartel networks after leader killed
Law enforcement is monitoring potential increases in violence, coercion or debt-collection activity in domestic trafficking corridors after cartel head "El Mencho" was killed Sunday.
U.S. planning to pull all troops from Syria, sources say
The U.S. is planning to withdraw its remaining 1,000 troops from Syria over the next two months, U.S. officials told CBS News, ending a roughly decade-long presence there.
U.S. Air Force VIP fleet being repainted in Trump's preferred palette, sources say
The Kennedy-era robin's egg blue that's currently on the planes is being updated to navy, red and gold.
Why is the U.S. government exploring using high-energy lasers near the border?
The FAA imposed a surprise flight ban over El Paso earlier this week amid disagreements within the U.S. government over the use of a high-energy laser against drones at the border.
Second U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.
Marine declared dead after falling overboard in Caribbean
Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah died at the age of 21 after falling overboard from the USS Iwo Jima, the Marine Corps said.
2 Navy ships collide in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in minor injuries
A U.S. destroyer and a supply ship collided Wednesday during a replenishment at sea.
Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say
Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.
El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones, officials say
The Federal Aviation Administration changed course and said flights would resume after halting all air traffic into and out of El Paso.
NATO to shift 2 commands from U.S. to European leadership
Two NATO Joint Force Commands led by U.S. officers will transition to be European-led in an apparent answer to President Trump's calls for Europe to contribute more to its defense.
U.S. and Russia agree to resume military-to-military communication
The U.S. on Thursday announced the resumption of dialogue with Russia's military, which had been suspended since 2021.
Last arms control treaty limiting U.S., Russian nuclear weapons expires
The last remaining nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia has expired, ending decades of arms control between the two countries with the largest nuclear arsenals.
U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier, military says
U.S. Central Command said the drone "aggressively" approached the USS Abraham Lincoln as it was crossing through the Arabian Sea.
Sens. Shaheen, Collins urge Pentagon not to sideline Havana Syndrome research
Senators Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Susan Collins of Maine sent Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a letter warning against any changes that could affect victims' care.