The carrier strike group completed a nearly 11-month deployment featuring intensive combat operations against Iran, including the launch of 450 Tomahawk missiles during Operation Epic Fury.
Beijing is targeting Taiwan's participation in international cultural events from coffee competitions to literature awards in a systematic effort to diminish the island's global soft power and visibility.
Democratic Senate candidates are gaining traction in Kansas, Iowa, Alaska, and Texas—states Trump won by double digits—forcing Republicans to redirect resources to defend traditionally safe seats.
The first televised Michigan Senate debate between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers grew combative as weeks of online attacks spilled onto the stage.
A senior U.S. envoy argues markets are overestimating the likelihood of Chinese military action against Taiwan in the near term despite ongoing tensions.
Iranian intelligence services are targeting Ramstein and Spangdahlem air bases in Germany, according to reports, as U.S. forces struggle to protect overseas installations.
New polling data gives Democrats a 72.6% chance of winning Senate control and 92.8% odds in the House as Republicans struggle with war fallout.
The Senate rejected a measure to end the U.S. war with Iran by a single vote, marking the 14th attempt to limit President Trump's military authority.