Defense

Venezuela opposition leader Machado arrested, local media says, citing staffer

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado waves a national flag during a protest called by the opposition on the eve…

U.S. announces $5.9 billion in military and budget aid to Ukraine

President Joe Biden (R) shakes hands with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) as they hold a bilateral meeting at the…

U.S. Treasury says its computers were hacked by a Chinese ‘threat actor’ in a ‘major incident’

The exterior of the U.S. Department of Treasury building is seen as they joined other government financial institutions to bail…

Europe can make up the Ukraine funding shortfall if the U.S. withdraws, analysts say

The first General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcons received by Ukraine fly on the Day of Ukrainian Air Force on August…

U.S. unveils $988 million aid package for Ukraine including rockets and drones

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies before a U.S. House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on President Biden’s proposed budget request…

Trump picks former Senator David Perdue to be ambassador to China

Former Republican U.S. Senator David Perdue, who is primarying incumbent Brian Kemp for Georgia governor, speaks at a campaign event…

Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth report details alcohol abuse

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth leaves the Russell Senate Office Building on November 21,…

Dems back Rubio for State, but criticize Trump-picks Hegseth, Gabbard

A handful of Democrats are sounding their approval of Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State but others…

Democratic senators call for probe into Musk’s Russia calls: Reuters

Elon Musk wears a black “Make America Great Again” cap while attending a campaign rally with Republican presidential nominee and…

Israel not in violation of U.S. law, Gaza aid will be monitored: State Dept.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses a press conference in Tel Aviv on January 9, 2024, during his week-long…