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US to Hold Classified Briefing on Texas Drone Incidents

Senators to receive update on military and border agency drone incidents that disrupted flights

State Funeral Planned for Last Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient, Capt. Royce Williams

High school student Rabel McNutt leads effort to honor Korean War veterans with national funeral

Military Helicopters Spotted Flying Low Over San Antonio

Residents report seeing Chinook helicopters in formation, sparking concerns and unanswered questions

Pentagon identifies 4 of 6 US service members killed in drone attack

Israel issues warning for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's replacement

Texas Governor Backs U.S. and Israel Strikes on Iran

Abbott directs state agencies to boost security in response to potential retaliation threats

Pentagon and Scouting America Reach Deal After Hegseth's Anti-DEI Push

The agreement aims to refocus the organization away from diversity initiatives, but Scouting America says it will maintain existing policies on transgender youth.

Vice President Vance's Missile Strike Drink Goes Viral

JD Vance spotted sipping Mountain Dew during Iran operation

VP Vance Pushed Trump to Expand Iran Offensive, Report Says

Vance reportedly argued for 'going big and going fast' against Iran, despite earlier skepticism about military action in the Middle East.

Trump Embraces Military Force, Ignoring Past Lessons

President's sudden shift toward military interventionism raises concerns about prolonged conflicts

U.S. Struggles to Ramp Up Artillery Shell Production at Texas Plant

Automation issues and supply chain problems hamper efforts to reach 100,000 rounds per month target

Texas Activates 'Operation Fury Shield' to Protect Infrastructure After Iran Strikes

Governor Greg Abbott orders expanded patrols at energy facilities, ports, and the southern border amid heightened security concerns.

Military Families in Texas Brace for Uncertainty Amid Iran Strikes

Local nonprofit sees rise in worried calls from parents and spouses as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate

Heightened Security at Fort Bliss Likely a Precaution, Says Retired Army Colonel

Retired Colonel Cary Westin explains the military's response to heightened tensions with Iran

US Senators Grill Pentagon Nominees on Arctic, Border Security

Nominees face questions on defending homeland while preserving civil liberties

FAA restricts Texas airspace after Pentagon shoots down CBP drone

The incident occurred near the border town of Fort Hancock, Texas.

Texas Airspace Shutdown Triggered by DHS Drone

Lawmakers demand probe into second uncoordinated drone shoot-down near US-Mexico border

Dept. of Defense Shoots Down CBP Drone Near El Paso

Incident raises questions about coordination between military, DHS, and FAA over airspace security

US Military Used Laser to Down Border Patrol Drone, Lawmakers Say

FAA closes airspace near El Paso after second laser incident in two weeks

US Military Shoots Down Government Drone in Texas Accident

Congressional aides say the incident prompted FAA to bar flights in the area around Fort Hancock, Texas

Pentagon Shoots Down CBP Drone in Texas

Incident raises concerns over agency coordination on border drone operations

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