Military

U.S. Army Pvt. Travis King, who crossed into North Korea last year, is set to plead guilty to five military charges, including desertion, according to his lawyer. King, who ran across the Demilitarized Zone from South Korea into North Korea in July 2023, faced 14 charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including assault and solicitation of child pornography.

Army private who fled to North Korea to plead guilty to multiple charges

Trump is trying to use Afghanistan anniversary as an example of failed foreign policy for Harris, who supported Biden's decision to withdraw.

Trump lays wreath at Arlington for Afghanistan attack anniversary

Israel delivered its most significant strike against Hezbollah since October 8. Now, the group is trying to save face in the Arab world.

Arab world ‘mocking’ Hezbollah after Israel strikes

Japanese officials confirm a Chinese military aircraft breached Japanese airspace, escalating tensions in the region.

Chinese spy plane breaches Japanese airspace in historic first

Ukraine caught much of the world by surprise when it invaded Russia on Aug. 6, and is so far proving Russian nuclear threats were hollow.

Ukraine incursion into Kursk proves Russian red lines ‘pointless’

A new report reveals that Kursk residents feel abandoned by Moscow and increased anger toward Ukraine over Kyiv's incursion.

Kursk residents feel abandoned as many flee, some regions out of body bags

The International Atomic Energy Agency is warning Ukrainian and Russian forces to stop fighting near a Kursk nuclear plant in order to avert disaster.

UN warns of Chernobyl-like disaster if fighting in Kursk doesn’t stop

Russian soldier defects to Ukraine after planting explosives at his base, providing critical intelligence on Russian troop movements.

Russian soldier plants explosives at military base, defects to Ukraine

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has launched criminal investigations against several journalists, including CNN’s Chief International Security Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh, for allegedly crossing into Russian territory illegally. Walsh, along with two Ukrainian journalists Olesya Borovik and Diana Butsko, are accused of crossing the Russian border illegally near the Kursk region.

Russia accuses CNN journalist of illegally crossing border into Kursk region

The US is undergoing a significant update to its nuclear defense strategy. The updates come amid growing threats from China and North Korea.

US updates nuclear strategy to include China, North Korea

USS Abraham Lincoln joins U.S. naval forces in the Middle East as tensions rise with Iran over potential attacks on Israel.

Second US Navy aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East amid Iran threat

"Leave it on the field." Harris' running mate Gov. Tim Walz gave a pep talk at the DNC as he accepted the Democratic Party's nomination.

Gov. Walz accepts VP nomination, tells Democrats to ‘leave it on the field’

Speculation is running rampant on how Chechen warlord got his hands on a Tesla Cybertruck after claiming it as a gift from Elon Musk.

How a Chechen warlord could have gotten his hands on a Tesla Cybertruck

A former U.S. Air Force veteran, Wilmer Puello-Mota, who fled the U.S. after being charged with possession of child pornography, has resurfaced in a Russian propaganda video. In the video, released by Russia’s Defense Ministry, Puello-Mota, 28, claims to be a reconnaissance drone operator fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.

Ex-US Airman wanted for child porn resurfaces in Russian propaganda video

A commercial ship traveling through the Red Sea came under siege Wednesday. The Houthi rebels are likely responsible for the attack.

Commercial ship attacked in the Red Sea, British suspect Houthis behind it

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow, with 45 drones intercepted across multiple regions, causing flight disruptions.

Russia says Ukraine launches one of the largest drone attacks on Moscow

This week we recognize a few members of the U.S. military that recently represented the stars and stripes in a different way.

US service members win big at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Weapon of the week

Host Ryan Robertson and intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth sat down to discuss McBeth's work combatting misinformation.

Intelligence analyst uses YouTube videos to battle misinformation

Host Ryan Robertson visited with intelligence analyst and YouTube creator Ryan McBeth to talk about his battle against misinformation.

The battle against misinformation: Weapons and Warfare

A final report on Maine's deadliest mass shooting in the state's history reveals major failures by police and the Army Reserve.

Failures by police and Army led up to Maine mass shooting: Report

Firefighters battle a massive blaze at Russia's Kavkaz oil depot after a Ukrainian drone strike, with ongoing efforts to contain it.

Large fire continues at Russian oil depot after Ukrainian drone strike

Israeli forces announced the recovery of six hostages’ bodies, captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attacks, following an overnight military operation in Gaza.

Israel says bodies of 6 hostages retrieved in overnight operation

After launching the first invasion into Russia since World War II, Ukraine's objectives for its Kursk incursion are coming into view.

Ukraine building buffer zone in Russia

A U.S.-backed international police force is reportedly underfunded and outmanned by thousands of gang members in Haiti.

Why US-backed international police force isn’t stopping Haitian gangs