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Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell speaks during a press conference at the Pentagon on March 17, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. Chief Pentagon Spokesman Parnell held his first news briefing to answer questions from members of the press. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Pentagon: Iran nuclear program set back ‘closer to 2 years’ following U.S. strikes

The Pentagon announced that U.S. airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities in late June have set back Iran’s nuclear program by “one to two years,” likely closer to two, according to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell.

President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he leaves the stage during a rally with U.S. Army troops on June 10, 2025 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Trump is traveling to Fort Bragg Army base to observe a military demonstration and give remarks in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Trump announces restoration of base names, calls L.A. turmoil ‘assault on peace’ in speech to Fort Bragg soldiers

President Donald Trump has traveled to Fort Bragg’s to kick off celebrations for the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 13: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters following the weekly Senate luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on May 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Schumer spoke out against the Republican budget bill and the potential cuts to safety net programs including Medicaid, Social Security and veterans’ services. Schumer was joined by Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Schumer Delays Trump DOJ Nominees Over Qatar’s Gifted Jet

Democrat Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that he will be placing holds on Trump administration Department of Justice (DOJ) nominees, at least until details are revealed regarding Qatar’s gifted $400 million dollar jet — replacing Air Force One.

A soldier of the US army wears the country's flag on his uniform during the US army Europe and Africa-directed exercise Combined Resolve 19 at the Hohenfels trainings area, southern Germany, on October 24, 2023. Combined Resolve is a recurring exercise designed to prepare a US brigade combat team in support of NATO deterrence initiatives while also developing and enhancing NATO and key partners interoperability and readiness across specified warfighting functions. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP) (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

SCOTUS Halts Lower Court Decision, Permits Trump Transgender Military Ban

The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday in favor of the Trump administration, allowing a transgender ban to be implemented into the U.S. military by lifting a lower court order.

(L) Darin Selnick. (Photo via: Department of Defense) / (R) Colin Carroll (Photo via: The National Defense Industrial Association)

2 More Pentagon Advisors ‘Placed On Administrative Leave’ Amid DOD Leak Probe

Two Defense Department (DoD) deputy chiefs of staff have now been placed on administrative leave in addition to one of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s leading advisers, Dan Caldwell, who was escorted out of the Pentagon after he was identified in a leak.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) takes a question from a reporter during a news conference following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on November 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. During the news conference Senate Republicans discussed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's desire for recess appointments, if Congress will pass a continuing resolution or an omnibus bill at the end of the year, and other topics. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

McConnell Joins Democrats In Voting Against Defense Nominee Elbridge Colby Confirmation

Former Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has joined Democrats in voting against Elbridge Colby, President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.