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The US military carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people accused of drug trafficking, the first such attack in about two months. The death toll in the nearly year-long campaign against suspected drug boats has surpassed 210, and the Trump administration is seeking to extend the offensive onto land in Latin America despite criticism and questions over evidence.
Former officials reveal a secret nuclear bunker already exists deep beneath the White House, built during the Obama administration. The disclosure challenges President Trump’s national security justification for a large-scale ballroom project that is currently under review by the Supreme Court.
Luis Manuel Aviles, a Nicaraguan immigrant and father of a Navy sailor on a record-setting deployment, was arrested by Border Patrol in Florida and remains in ICE custody. Family members describe him as a hardworking resident with a work permit, while DHS says he entered illegally and that military ties do not exempt anyone from immigration law.
Several senior White House aides, including Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and legislative affairs director James Braid, are leaving as the administration braces for a potentially turbulent second half. Officials and analysts cite concerns about Republican losses, congressional investigations, and post-government career prospects.
Reports say Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to leave his post by the end of 2026, possibly earlier, after months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. His departure would leave the Army without a Senate-confirmed secretary, adding to leadership gaps following the firing of Gen. Randy George.
The Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief, a reporter and the publisher of the US military newspaper Stars and Stripes, escalating a showdown over editorial independence. The dismissals follow the outlet's coverage of sailor welfare and come amid broader restrictions on press access.
President Donald Trump’s public acknowledgment of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal and his order to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea have sparked concerns about alliance cohesion and denuclearization commitments. Analysts warn that transactional diplomacy and a perceived shift in US policy could undermine regional stability and play into China’s preferences.
The USS Benfold, a guided-missile destroyer with about 300 sailors, suffered an engineering casualty on July 24 that left it without power for four days, the Navy confirmed. The crew lost access to drinking water, meals, toilets, and air conditioning, though no injuries were reported. The incident has renewed scrutiny of Navy quality-of-life issues, with lawmakers pressing for investigations into conditions on other ships.
A Washington Post report suggests President Trump and Vice President Vance have different priorities on Iran, though the White House denies any divide. Defense Secretary Hegseth and State Department officials reaffirm a hard-line stance, including possible military force.
President Trump told reporters he has a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying the two leaders understand each other and that his approach is making the region safer. He also addressed reducing joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the relationship.
The United States has cancelled the Ssangyong amphibious landing exercise with South Korea, citing constraints on US forces due to the war in Iran. The move follows President Trump's order to scale back the separate Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, raising questions about alliance reliability and prompting concerns in Seoul.
President Trump has ordered a substantial reduction in joint US-South Korea military exercises, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. South Korea's defence ministry said the drills would proceed as scheduled, while a Republican lawmaker expressed hope the curtailment is temporary.
The Pentagon has circulated a questionnaire to NATO allies asking whether they have publicly supported US foreign policy priorities, as part of a review that could reduce American forces in Europe. The document, obtained by Al Jazeera, also inquires about restrictions on US base access and alignment with the 'NATO 3.0' concept, prompting concerns among allies and former officials about politicizing military posture.
The USS George Washington has arrived in the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln from its record deployment, as reports of poor conditions aboard the Lincoln spark a heated dispute between officials, families, and lawmakers. While CENTCOM and Navy leaders defend the crew's resilience, families and senators demand answers over food shortages, mental health concerns, and the toll of more than 250 days at sea.
The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to San Diego after a nine-month deployment marked by reports of mental health crises and deteriorating conditions. Democratic senators have requested an independent review, while officials dispute the severity of the situation.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday that Tehran received 'numerous messages' from neighboring countries seeking new regional security arrangements, though he did not name any nations. The remarks come as Washington prepares to announce what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the 'toughest sanctions in history' against Iran.