US will 'bear all consequences' if it closes $8B fighter jet deal with Taiwan, China says
The potential deal would be "highly harmful," China says.
Military & Defense
Army football star Brett Toth signs with Eagles: What he could earn after receiving military waiver
While the financial terms of Toth’s contract were not immediately available, the NFL’s salary guidelines provide a glimpse about his potential payday.
Gibraltar court allows release of seized Iranian tanker
Lt. Col. Dakota Wood (Ret.) reacts to the Gibraltar court’s decision to release a seized Iranian supertanker.
Amazon, Microsoft war cloud race: Pentagon watchdog looking into potential 'misconduct'
A winner will not be determined until the review has concluded.
Pentagon fends off Amazon cloud complaints
Amazon and Microsoft are the two remaining contenders left in the bidding race.
Peter Thiel: Silicon Valley clueless about patriotism
Venture capitalist Peter Thiel said people at Google "wouldn't even think in terms of patriotic, unpatriotic."
Why fighter pilots will always be relevant to US military
In the wake of recent provocations by Iran, a former naval aviator says fighter pilots will always be needed.
Concerns over the latest provocations by Iran
Former Naval aviator Guy Snodgrass on mounting tensions with Iran and the need for fighter pilots despite the improvements in drone technology.
US veteran unemployment rate below national average
The overall U.S. unemployment rate was 3.7 percent last month.
Peter Thiel: Google is sharing the 'crown jewel' of its AI efforts with China and it's terrible for America
Peter Thiel says generals will be the first users of the A.I. tools that are being created today.
Marine to hike East Coast, sharing vets' success stories
Marine TShane Johnson will hike down the East Coast to give back to his community and help wounded heroes.
Republicans ask Trump to delay awarding $10B Pentagon cloud contract
Trump said last week he was going to look at the contract after receiving “tremendous complaints.”
Trump promises larger US military budget amid powerful defense upgrades
The president also urged Republicans to support a new two-year budget agreement.
US warship sails through Taiwan Strait amid China tensions
A U.S.-China deal doesn't need to address Huawei, according to Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer.
Boeing drops bid for lucrative Pentagon ICBM contract
The company cited anticompetitive concerns with the procurement process.
The best employers of our veterans
Since July 25 is National Hire A Veteran Day, it's important to remind companies it's their duty to fill their open positions with these extremely qualified service members.
Mark Esper, Trump's Defense secretary: Inside Pentagon budget and priorities
Esper is expected to be sworn in as Secretary of Defense on Tuesday.
Top Gun pilots' split-second timing outmatches drones, former Navy strike fighter tactics instructor says
“Top Gun: Maverick” grapples with the new age of drone warfare.
Former Top Gun instructor on ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Former Top Gun instructor Tom Trotter on the upcoming movie ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and the real Top Gun.
Democrat senator details trip to US-Mexico border
Congressional Democrats returned from border facilities seeking to resolve the asylum issue as concerns over Iran tensions rise.