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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Army Chief of Staff General Randy George, the latest in a series of high-profile firings. The decision has reportedly irritated senior Army officers, with the New York Times citing clashes over officer promotions as a factor.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff General Randy George to retire immediately, without giving a public reason. The move is part of a broader shake-up of senior military leadership under Hegseth, coming amid ongoing US operations against Iran.
President Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday, April 2, 2026, amid reported frustration over her handling of the Epstein files and slow pace of prosecuting his political adversaries. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal attorney, will serve as acting attorney general.
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a primetime address that the military campaign against Iran is nearing completion, but vowed to strike “extremely hard” for two to three more weeks. Iran responded with missile attacks on Israel, and the conflict continues to roil global markets and draw international concern.
The US military has presented President Trump with a plan to seize Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles, according to The Washington Post. The plan involves complex logistics and significant risks, while White House officials claim Iran has agreed to transfer the material, though Tehran has not confirmed.
President Donald Trump has told the Daily Telegraph he is 'beyond reconsideration' about pulling the US out of NATO, describing the alliance as a 'paper tiger' after allies refused to support US military action against Iran. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer responded by emphasizing closer ties with Europe, while Russian officials dismissed Trump's remarks as posturing.
Anthropic has confirmed that internal source code for its AI coding assistant Claude Code was accidentally released due to a packaging error. The company insists no sensitive customer data or credentials were exposed, though the leak has drawn significant attention from developers and competitors.
US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran may be over in two or three weeks, while additional US troops head to the Middle East. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signaled willingness to end the conflict under security guarantees, as regional casualties mount and the Houthis launch their first strike on Israel.
The United States has deployed the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier to the Middle East, joining two other carriers in the region as tensions with Iran escalate. Reports indicate the US Navy is enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran maintains its own blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump said Iran's enriched uranium is deeply buried and difficult to strike, while Defense Secretary Hegseth emphasized military pressure but expressed preference for a deal. Reports differ on the progress and challenges of the US operation, with some sources citing targeting difficulties.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the coming days will be decisive in the war with Iran, as the U.S. claims a 'decisive and overwhelming' victory and prepares for a possible handover of Iran's enriched uranium. The Pentagon is not ruling out any option, including ground troops, while a ceasefire holds.
A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon has not fully complied with an order to restore press credentials to seven New York Times reporters, after the department introduced a revised policy that critics say still restricts media access. The judge threw out a requirement for escorts and ordered a status report by April 16.
Pope Leo XIV has issued a pointed rebuke to US officials, quoting scripture to say that God turns away from prayers of those with 'hands full of blood.' The comments, made amid US-led strikes on Iran and negotiations in Islamabad, highlight tensions over the use of religious language in conflict.
US military is preparing options for potential ground operations in Iran, including raids by special operations forces, as thousands of troops and naval assets arrive in the Middle East. The White House has not made a final decision, and analysts warn of escalation risks.
Russian diplomats have issued fresh warnings to South Korea, stating that any arms deliveries to Ukraine would seriously damage bilateral ties and trigger retaliatory measures. The warnings come amid reports that Seoul is considering participating in a U.S.-led initiative to supply weapons to Kyiv.
As the US-Israel military campaign against Iran enters its second month, President Trump faces a stark dilemma between pursuing a negotiated exit and escalating military action. The conflict has disrupted global oil markets, drawn criticism from allies, and exposed domestic political vulnerabilities.
Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia wounded at least 10 US service members and damaged several aircraft, according to US officials. Separately, US servicemen have criticized the Pentagon's claims about the fortification of the base, saying they were unprepared for the attack.
As the US-Israel conflict with Iran nears its one-month mark, US intelligence assessments indicate that only about a third of Iran's missile arsenal has been confirmed destroyed, with another third likely damaged or buried. The findings contradict President Trump's public remarks, and outlets report that significant Iranian capabilities remain operational, including missile launchers and cruise missiles.
On the 28th day of the US-Israel campaign against Iran, Washington extended a pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure until April 6, a move Tehran dismissed as psychological signalling. Reports indicate continued high-intensity conflict, with Iranian missile barrages and Hezbollah strikes on Israeli territory, while US and Israeli forces keep targeting Iranian infrastructure. Analysts see growing domestic political pressures in both the US and Israel that may shape the conflict's trajectory.
Pakistan's foreign minister says indirect US-Iran talks remain active despite reports that Tehran rejected a US 15-point proposal and refused to meet American officials in Islamabad. Mediators including Turkey and Egypt are seeking alternative venues as the conflict continues.