Recruiting vets to work polls boosts election trust, study finds
When veterans and military families work the polls, voters feel more confident that elections are fair, safe and accurate, the study found.
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North Korean troops likely to join Ukraine war, Pentagon says
Some North Korean soldiers heading toward Kursk have received Russian uniforms and equipment.
Conspiracies, calls for violence spike online ahead of Election Day
Posts about election denialism, the false belief that elections are unfair and could be “stolen,” increased by 317% on Telegram and 105% on Gab in October.
Israel launches military strikes against Iran
Israeli military officials said the attacks were in retaliation for Iran's Oct. 1 ballistic missile attack on Israel.
Veterans urge Americans against political violence ahead of election
The Committee for Safe and Secure Elections created the PSA in response to increased threats against election officials leading up to November.
Australia announces $4.7 billion purchase of US air defense missiles
The deal checks off a top priority in Australia's 2024 defense strategy, published this spring.
How one warship thwarting a Houthi attack a year ago changed the Navy
The Navy's fierce and ongoing battle to stop Iran-backed Houthi attacks in the Red Sea began with the USS Carney a year ago, on Oct. 19, 2023.
Israel confirms Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza
Sinwar has topped Israel’s most wanted list since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war just over a year ago.
White House approves $425 million in new Ukraine aid
U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to send Ukraine "hundreds" of air defense interceptors within months.
Russia casualties reach 600,000 during war in Ukraine, Pentagon says
While staggering, the losses don't mean a clear victory for Ukraine either, U.S. officials said.
With US military support, Israel shifts Middle East power balance
Israeli military strikes are targeting Iran’s armed proxies across a nearly 2,000-mile stretch of the Middle East and are threatening Iran itself.
Israel marks a year since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack as war rages on
The U.S. military has stood with Israel since Hamas' attack into the country on Oct. 7, 2023, and suffered attacks on Middle Eastern positions as well.
US fighter jets and ships strike Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels
The strikes came days after Iran's missile attack on Israel, and after the Houthis claimed to have shot down an American drone.
Watch the USS Bulkeley help shoot down Iran’s missile attack on Israel
The Navy destroyers Bulkeley and Cole put in work Tuesday, playing a role in stopping Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to the Pentagon.
Iran-linked website targets vets with disinformation, think tank warns
The website is attempting to stir up antidemocratic sentiments among veteran voters ahead of the November presidential election, the group warned.
Navy warships helped take down Iran’s attack on Israel, Pentagon says
Two American destroyers launched around a dozen interceptors to help defend Israel Tuesday, according to Defense Department officials.
Iran fires missiles at Israel
The Israeli military says Iran has fired missiles at Israel and is warning Israelis to shelter in place.
