Senator Tim Kaine plans to force a vote on a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to use military force in Iran without congressional authorization. The resolution faces an uphill battle for passage through the GOP-led Congress, but Kaine hopes it will put pressure on the White House to change its behavior or yield more information about the attacks to the public.
President Donald Trump announced plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a significant shift in American defense policy in the Middle East. The planned sale comes on the eve of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House.
The Trump administration's new National Security Strategy emphasizes a Western Hemisphere-focused 'Monroe Doctrine' approach while signaling potential constraints on NATO expansion and raising concerns about Europe's cultural trajectory. The 33-page strategy document prioritizes border security and migration control, calls for strengthened partnerships across the Americas, and seeks diplomatic engagement with Moscow.
According to Breaking Defense, US President Donald Trump announced that the US military had launched overnight attacks in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The development comes after Maduro was charged with 'narco-terrorism' by US courts in 2020.
Some Transportation Security Administration employees who worked through the six-week federal shutdown without pay have begun receiving $10,000 bonus checks, according to US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The payments follow days of public discussion about recognizing air traffic controllers' service during the shutdown.
President Donald Trump has threatened to decertify Canadian-made commercial jets, drawing attention to the potential impact on military contracts. The move may affect military aircraft in service or future acquisitions, including those used by the US Air Force and Army.
President Donald Trump has issued a warning to defense firms about limits on share repurchases and executive compensation, citing concerns over investments in modernizing weapons production facilities. The move comes as the administration plans to issue an executive order targeting defense company share buybacks, dividends, and executive compensation.
President Donald Trump has lashed out at Canada's aerospace industry over certification delays for US-made Gulfstream jets. The dispute highlights growing tensions between the two nations in the sector.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strip US certification from Bombardier business jets and all aircraft made in Canada unless Gulfstream's G500, G600, G700, and G800 become fully certified. The move comes amid a dispute over certification of Canadian-made aircraft for the Canadian market.
President Trump used his speech at the World Economic Forum to pressure defense giants to accelerate production of weapons. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Qatar's Boeing 747, intended as an interim Air Force One, could take flight this summer.
President Trump has released a new executive order setting national space policy, focusing on civil and commercial sectors. The goal is to establish an 'initial' Moon base by 2028 and reiterates the Golden Dome plan for a comprehensive air and missile defense shield over America.
President Trump has ordered the federal government to immediately cease using technology developed by Anthropic, an artificial intelligence firm, amid a dispute over internal guardrails on its model. The Pentagon had requested that Anthropic remove these guardrails, which are intended to prevent the use of AI for lethal autonomous operations or mass domestic surveillance.
In a Truth Social post, President Trump ordered US air traffic controllers to 'get back to work, NOW!!!' and proposed $10,000 bonuses for those who remained on duty during the ongoing government shutdown. The FAA is grappling with significant staffing shortages and mounting flight disruptions at major airports across the United States.
US President Donald Trump called for immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland from Denmark, citing national security and strategic interests. Trump emphasized the importance of protecting the island and developing its resources, while also questioning the strength of NATO's Article 5 collective defense clause.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has thrown its weight behind US President Donald Trump's criticism of Canada's aviation regulatory process. The FAA Administrator, Bryan Bedford, raised concerns over foreign countries not certifying US-made planes, echoing Trump's claims that Canada had 'illegally' refused to certify Gulfstream aircraft.
On January 29, 2026, President Trump ordered the FAA to fully reopen Venezuelan airspace, allowing US airlines to restart commercial operations. American Airlines was the first airline to announce plans to reinstate nonstop service.
European defense leaders and US lawmakers gathered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to express concerns about the Trump administration's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine. The proposed deal has been criticized for being straight out of the Russian playbook and hamstrings NATO.