Pentagon Admits Cost of Middle East Bases Remains Uncertain
Jules W. Hurst, the Pentagon's acting comptroller, tells lawmakers this morning that there are "a lot of unknowns there" when it comes to assessing the cost of military construction needed in the Middle East after the war with Iran. Cites several reasons, including lack of clarity over what U.S. military posture in the region will be.
Hegseth Threatens Kelly with Lawsuit over Vague Comments
Secretary Hegseth is again threatening Sen. Mark Kelly with legal action here. In this case, the comments from Kelly that Hegseth is claiming are an issue do not address specific munition numbers. That's generally where classification comes into play. No...
Iran Attacks US Ships; US Retaliates, Ceasefire Status Uncertain
In a call with reporters just now, Adm. Brad Cooper of @CENTCOM says Iran has opened fire on U.S. warships and commercial vessels today, but declines to say whether the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over. U.S. forces...
Trump's Push Sets Up Congressional Showdown Over Legal Rules
This sets up a potential showdown with Congress, which attempted to get ahead of this Trump desire with legal requirements.
Pentagon Power Shift: Hegseth Tightens Control, Feels Secure
NEW: A @washingtonpost deep dive on the latest state of play in the Pentagon, where Pete Hegseth is tightening control and more confident in his job security than ever.
War Powers Resolution Declares Hostilities Ended Amid Extended Ceasefire
This despite hostilities not being over. A naval blockade is broadly considered an act of war.
Rep. Ryan Confronts Hegseth over Missing Soldier Protections
Late in this House Armed Services Committee hearing, @RepPatRyanNY has taken to grilling Defense Secretary @PeteHegseth about the lack of protection that U.S. soldiers had during a drone attack early in the war with Iran. Citing reporting by @JimLaPorta and others...
Secretary Hegseth Blames Congress for War Criticism
In his opening statement, Secretary Hegseth just delivered a broadside against members of Congress for questioning the war with Iran. "The biggest challenge, the biggest adversary we face at this point, are the reckless, feckless and defeatist words of congressional Democrats...
House Armed Services Committee Begins Hearing with Hegseth, Caine
Today's House Armed Services Committee hearing with Secretary Hegseth and Gen. Caine is kicking off now. Feed here: https://t.co/RyNQosyMeF
Dorena Vessel Confirmed Under U.S. Destroyer Escort
The statement here about the Dorena matches reporting from @washingtonpost yesterday: We reported the vessel was under escort by a U.S. destroyer.
Hormuz Mine Clearance Could Take Six Months, Delayed Until War Ends
EXCLUSIVE: It could take six months to fully clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines deployed by the Iranian military, and any such operation is unlikely to be carried out until the U.S. war with Iran ends, the Pentagon has...
Trump Refused Kharg Island Assault over Casualty Concerns
WSJ: "Trump has resisted sending American soldiers to take Kharg Island, for example, the launch point for 90% of Iran’s oil exports. While he was told the mission would succeed, and the territory’s capture would give the U.S. access to...
Trump Claims US Seized Iranian Tanker in Gulf of Oman
Trump says on Truth Social that the U.S. military has seized an Iranian tanker in the Gulf of Oman: https://t.co/111PnJBrDt
Investigations Expand: More Generals Interviewed Over Time
Vasely, Donahue and Sullivan were interviewed for the original 15-6 investigation released in February 2022. Gens. Miller, Milley, and McKenzie were later interviewed for 2024's HOP-led House Foreign Affairs Committee investigation. This list is even broader.
US Warns Iran, Touts Embargo Success and Navy Strength
From this morning's Hegseth-Caine-Cooper presser: - Hegseth warns Iran, again, that it would be wise to maintain the ceasefire and highlights the significant gap in military capabilities between the two nations as the United States sends even more forces. - Hegseth goes...