Trump's Golden Dome would cost over $1 trillion, CBO projects

A proposed high-tech missile defense system designed to protect the United States from attack would likely cost well over one trillion dollars, according to a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate. 

OC mother faces manslaughter charges after son's e-motorcycle kills Vietnam veteran

Prosecutors allege Tommi Jo Mejer, 51, permitted her son to ride the high-powered 2025 Surron Ultra Bee despite prior police warnings that the vehicle was illegal for a child to operate.

Iran latest: Pentagon new estimates put Iran war cost at $29 billion

The ongoing ceasefire between the United States and Iran may have survived through Monday, but President Donald Trump indicated the current break in hostilities is on "life support."

Remains of US soldier missing during military exercises in Morocco recovered

The U.S. military said Sunday that the remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a 27-year-old Army officer who went missing during military exercises in Morocco, have been recovered.

America 250: Gold Star mothers head to Europe to collect 'sacred soil' to honor service and sacrifice

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, a group of Gold Star mothers have embarked on a trip to Europe to collect "sacred soil" from ground made hallowed by the courage and sacrifice of service members

Pentagon UFO website shatters records with 340M hits in first 12 hours

The release features hundreds of documents and dozens of videos, including Apollo 11 transcripts and reports of objects performing impossible aerial maneuvers.

Army vet wins largest 'The Price Is Right' prize in show history

A retired Army veteran from Virginia shattered a record on “The Price Is Right" with the most money ever won in a single game.

Military Appreciation Month: You can help military families by donating manufacturer coupons

When it comes to grocery shopping, using coupons can help you save at the register.  But if you have coupons that have expired, don’t toss them, you can donate them for use by U.S. military families.

Trump pauses plan to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz, says 'great progress' made toward deal

The U.S. announced Monday that American forces have cleared a route that will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and get around Iran’s effective closure of the vital shipping lane.

Military-trained fugitive accused of shooting wife eludes manhunt in rural woodlands

Federal and state agencies have converged on rural Tennessee to hunt for a military-trained fugitive accused of shooting his wife and vanishing into dense woodland.

'Project Freedom' underway as Trump warns Iran not interfere

President Donald Trump warned Iran not to interfere with “Project Freedom," saying it could be “blown off the face of the Earth" as tensions between the two nations continue.

US troop counts by country: How pulling 5,000+ from Germany impacts Europe, global presence

Despite the Pentagon forecasting the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. service members from Germany and President Donald Trump saying the final number will be much higher, tens of thousands of members of the U.S. military could still remain in the key European ally.

African Lion 2026: 2 US service members missing in Morocco

Two U.S. service members participating in the war games exercise African Lion have been reported missing in Morocco.

U.S. troop drawdown in Germany to go “a lot further," Trump says

The number of service members stationed in Germany will fall much lower than what the Pentagon stated on Friday, President Donald Trump revealed while taking questions from reporters at a Florida airport.

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany: What to know

The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.

OC veteran, 81, dies weeks after being struck by teen on e-motorcycle

Retired Marine Captain and beloved teacher Ed Ashman has died following a hit-and-run collision with a 14-year-old on an illegal e-motorcycle in Lake Forest last month.

Iconic Coast Guard cutter wreckage found 108 years after sinking during WWI

More than 100 years after it was torpedoed by a German submarine during World War I, the wreckage of the iconic Coast Guard Cutter Tampa has been found. 

Why is the US military suddenly turning away new recruits?

Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.