Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks
A judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois. It’s a victory for Democratic officials who lead the state and city and have traded insults...
US sending about 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire deal
The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private sector players, U.S. officials said Thursday. The officials, who spoke on condition...
9th Circuit hears Trump National Guard deployment case for Portland
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Lawyers for President Donald Trump and the state of Oregon clashed Thursday before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals over Trump’s push to deploy National Guard troops to Portland — a high-stakes showdown marked by sharp accusations...
DOD imposes burdensome rules, retaliation on home day cares, moms say
Editors Note: This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service, under the headline “These Military Moms Turned Their Homes Into Day Cares. Then DOD’s Inspectors Came Knocking.” Subscribe to their newsletter. Julia Bardsley felt...
US Air Force drone wingmen to get own squadrons, chief nominee says
Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, the nominee to be the service’s next chief of staff, told the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing Thursday the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard also may stand up their own CCA squadrons, along with the active duty....
WWII Museum podcast explores legacy of America’s first intel agency
From land, sea and air, the Second World War was truly one of the first “total wars” — spanning every continent except Antarctica and affecting nearly all parts of the globe. While covert operations like Operation Mincemeat have recently captured audiences’ attention, much of the...
Navy releases schedule of events for its 250th birthday
The U.S. Navy celebrates its 250th birthday with festivities that begin today, despite a lapse in appropriations due to a government shutdown that may affect military pay. The service is hosting a series of events in its birthplace of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where it was officially...
Navy fires commanding officer of USS Wyoming
The U.S. Navy fired the commanding officer of the USS Wyoming Blue Crew, the service announced Wednesday. Cmdr. Robert Moreno was relieved of his duties by Rear Adm. Bob Wirth, commander of Submarine Group Ten, due to a loss of confidence in his ability to...
Air Force debuts new maternity uniform dress and coat
The U.S. Air Force has unveiled new maternity uniform items that will begin appearing at Army Air Force Exchange Service stores this winter and be fully available in April of next year. The new items include a wrap dress and coat, with the dress replacing...
Two Senate Republicans joined Dems to oppose Trump’s unilateral boat strikes
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In a 51-48 vote, most Senate Republicans successfully slapped down a motion to discharge a measure aimed at putting the kibosh on President Donald Trump’s practice of unilaterally ordering strikes against vessels he alleges were ferrying drugs....