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“Alligator Alcatraz” is what Florida officials are calling their new migrant detention center in a remote part of the Everglades. The project faces strong opposition from environmental activists and Native American tribes who say the land is sacred.

Iran attacked a U.S. military base in response to the bombing of its nuclear sites. American bases in the Middle East remain on high alert amid a hoped-for truce.

As the U.S. Army celebrates 250 years since its founding, a grand parade overseen by President Trump comes amid signs of strain for the military. The latest source of turmoil: his efforts to deploy troops on domestic soil.

The attack hit multiple sites and killed the head of the Revolutionary Guards. It appeared to be the most significant attack on Iran since its 1980s war with Iraq.

The Army is changing the names of seven bases back to their original ones by renaming them for soldiers with the same last names from other war eras. The move reverses the Biden administration’s efforts to remove names honoring Confederate leaders.

New U.S. defenses against potential missile strikes are seen by some experts as “absolutely necessary.” They also come with big costs and geopolitical risks.

Ukraine’s asymmetric drone attack caught the world’s attention and dealt a significant blow to Russia’s defense. Peace prospects may hinge on how Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump respond.

Defense Department schools for service members’ children are removing books the Trump administration says focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Some parents are suing to keep the books.

The Trump administration is expanding the military role at the border through new national defense areas, raising questions about militarization of the border.

National security officials are using commercial apps over secure communications systems that feel burdensome. New apps offer privacy, but are easier to hack.