Crowd erupts as Obama rips Pete Hegseth’s 'manly' charade: 'You know he’s working his hairWhile rallying in Cleveland, Ohio, former President Barack Obama sparked an uproar of laughter Saturday after taking several digs at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, particularly over what he characterized as the defense secretary’s faux “manly, warrior” persona. Obama highlighted the soaring prices Americans have endured over the past several months in…Raw Story2h agoWhole story →Security
Houthis claim string of new attacks on Saudi Arabia - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTCAIRO — Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saturday said they had carried out a series of attacks on neighboring Saudi Arabia with which the Iran-aligned militia is locked in a military feud. The attacks were conducted with ballistic missiles and drones, and hit their targets, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement. The targets included King…Spokane Spokesman-Review3h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Trump prepares for Iran escalation after U.S., Israeli elections - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTA Middle East war that President Donald Trump said would be over in a matter of weeks now looks set to escalate as it enters its eighth month. Trump has repeatedly hinted that his forces in the Mideast would resume strikes on Iran after the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3. The president has already sent a third aircraft carrier strike group and 10,000…Spokane Spokesman-Review4h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Trump hit with face-to-face reality check by conservative columnist: 'I just don’t see it'Conservative columnist Byron York told President Donald Trump to his face that Republicans are going to lose the House. Trump didn’t buy it. York, chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner, spoke with Trump aboard Air Force One on the way to a rally in Sioux City, Iowa. He asked whether Trump thinks the GOP will lose the House despite the…Raw Story5h agoWhole story →Security
Drones on Starshield Network Are Back to Normal Speeds, Ukraine SaysThe announcement followed more than a week of unexplained problems with Starshield, the Pentagon-funded satellite network Ukraine relies on to thwart Russian attacks.The New York Times6h agoWhole story →Security
After SpaceX restores high-speed service, Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink agreementUkraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been lifted, restoring connectivity to fast-moving military systems after disruptions.CNBC2h agoWhole story →Security
Pentagon drafts Iran attack plans as Tehran threatens aggressive retaliationThe U.S. military has drawn up options to potentially attack Iran after the U.S. midterm elections, possibly renewing the conflict that has lasted over eight months. The U.S. Central Command (Centcom), which oversees U.S. forces in the Middle East, has plans ready to conduct follow-up strikes against Iran if there’s authorization from the White House,...The Hill1h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran warKentucky Republican Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over the war in Iran.NPR1mo agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentSecurityThomas Massiehegseth impeachment effort
Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so farSen. Patty Murray, the top Democrat on the panel, in her opening remarks warned of “another forever war.”The Philadelphia Inquirer3mo agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyPatty Murrayiran war funding hearing
Senate Democrats press Hegseth for Iran war price tagPennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was the sole member of the Senate Democratic caucus who did not sign the letter.POLITICO1mo agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyJohn Fettermaniran war funding dispute
‘You Said We Won, So Who Controls Hormuz?’: Jon Ossoff Corners Pete Hegseth Over Trump’s Iran WarEUROPE SAYS1mo agoWhole story →SecurityJon Ossoffiran conflict hearing
Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election DayDALLAS — President Donald Trump attempted to turn one of his biggest political vulnerabilities into a strength for Republicans here Wednesday, making the war with Iran a key focus of his speech at the party’s midterm convention.NBC News2mo agoWhole story →SecurityDonald Trumpiran war update
Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restartDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel just over a week before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands for elections, and as President Trump floats restarting the Iran war.CBS News4d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityisrael elections and iran tensions
Thomas Massie introduces impeachment articles against Pete HegsethThe Kentucky Republican, a noted political foe of President Trump, accused Hegseth of abusing the powers of the Pentagon amid the Iran war.USA TODAY1mo agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentSecurityThomas Massieiran war impeachment effort
Patty Murray pushes back as Pete Hegseth asks Congress for more Iran war fundingWASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked a Senate panel on Tuesday for more than $87 billion for costs related to the war with Iran, but a senator from Washington state with power over federal spending signaled that Democrats won’t support the Trump administration’s request for additional money.Spokane Spokesman-Review3mo agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyPatty Murrayiran war funding request
