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July 1, 2026
Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Top 2 Million, Study Finds
Russia has borne the heavier toll, with 1.4 million troops killed or wounded since it invaded in February 2022.
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June 25, 2026
Complaint Seeks Disclosure of Pentagon’s Agreement With Scouting America
The Pentagon and the organization have given contradictory accounts of an agreement reached in February.
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June 25, 2026
U.S. Military’s Weapons Shortage Shows Few Signs of Easing Soon
President Trump and Pentagon officials tried to reassure manufacturers as they sought additional funding from Congress.
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June 16, 2026
After U.S. Strike on Iranian School, Months Pass Without Answers
U.S. officials have not publicly acknowledged responsibility for the deaths or released a report on their findings from an investigation into the Feb. 28 strike.
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June 4, 2026
Jan. 6 Rioter Is Hired to Work in Sensitive Pentagon Office
It was not clear who hired Elias Irizarry, who pleaded guilty to various offenses at the Capitol and was later pardoned by President Trump.
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May 31, 2026
Timeline: Where and When Trump Has Involved the U.S. Military in International Conflicts
The United States has been involved in many military operations around the world since President Trump returned to office.
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May 15, 2026
Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.
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May 8, 2026
Pentagon Releases Files on U.F.O.s
The initial files are murky images that show what could be anything. The government said more would be released on a rolling basis.
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May 6, 2026
U.S. Troops in Middle East Wait for the Next Big Moment
The U.S. military is essentially on standby as officials give contradictory signals about the status of the Iran war effort.
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May 1, 2026
U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says
Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war.
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April 30, 2026
Trump’s Plans to Boost Weapons Production Might Not Deliver for Years
While the defense industry has announced plans to make more munitions, much of that expanded production will not quickly kick in.
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April 23, 2026
Trump’s Dreams for a Battleship Led to His Navy Secretary’s Ouster
The Navy secretary, John Phelan, was supposed to deliver the first of the president’s ships by 2028. The timeline was nearly impossible.
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April 23, 2026
Navy Secretary John Phelan Is Leaving the Pentagon and the Trump Administration
John Phelan is leaving the Pentagon after months of tension with Pete Hegseth and other Pentagon leaders. The tumult comes as the Navy has been engaged in war with Iran.
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