State Department orders drawdown at more Mideast diplomatic missions as familiar criticism mounts
It comes under increasing criticism for not doing enough to prepare.
Military
Carrier USS Nimitz makes will make final visit to San Diego Tuesday before decommissioning
The flattop, which will turn 51 in May, was stationed in San Diego for 11...
Dignified transfer for Kentucky soldier who was the 7th US service member to die in Iran war
The Pentagon says 26-year-old Army Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington of Glendale died Sunday.
Prewar US intel assessment found intervention in Iran wasn’t likely to change leadership
Events of recent days lend credence to the assessment.
Where things stand after another weekend of war
Both sides kept striking new targets over the weekend, including civilian ones.
AI company Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo ‘supply chain risk’ designation
Anthropic filed two separate lawsuits Monday.
Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony
The apology didn't sit well with some critics.
US military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific
The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.
They made a delivery to Camp Pendleton, or maybe a wrong turn. Then they were arrested by ICE.
Judges have ruled ICE unlawfully detained legal immigrants who tried to access the military base...
Federal report says San Diego County military bases failed to adequately care for their working dogs
The dogs were exposed to extreme weather and solid waste backing up in their kennels,...
The US attack on an Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts say
It's not clear whether the sub took sufficient measures to rescue nearly three dozen survivors.
Judge weighs bid to block policy limiting journalists’ access to Pentagon
The judge didn’t rule from the bench after hearing arguments in the lawsuit.
Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
It's the first indication that Moscow has sought to get involved in the week-old war.
Evidence suggests the deadly blast at an Iranian school was likely a US airstrike
Iran says the blast killed at least 165 people, most of them children.
US aims to exhume and identify 88 USS Arizona crew members buried as unknowns after Pearl Harbor
About eight sets of remains will be removed every two to three weeks.
Pentagon’s break with Ivy League leaves colleges bracing for further changes to military programs
Some believe the Trump administration is sacrificing technical expertise in the name of ideology.
Hegseth’s comments are a reminder that government isn’t always eager to show the human cost to war
Several journalists have pointed out that reporting about military casualties predates Trump's presidency.
Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk ‘effective immediately’
The decision appeared to shut down the opportunity for further negotiation with Anthropic.
Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels
Trump early on designated cartels from Mexico and Venezuela as foreign terrorist organizations.
Fight over Trump’s Iran war powers comes after a long stretch of Congress yielding to presidents
Congress has not declared an official state of war since World War II.
Homeland Security funding bill falters again as Republicans warn of Iran risk
Democrats blocked the legislation as they insist on changes to immigration enforcement.
Last 2 names of 6 US soldiers who died in Kuwait attack identified by the Pentagon
Four soldiers were previously identified by the Pentagon on Tuesday.
Littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati returns to San Diego from long deployment
The littoral combat ship returned to its homeport Wednesday following an eight-month deployment that included...
Hegseth says US ‘can’t stop everything’ that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance
More forces continue to arrive in the region.
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress’ first vote on the conflict
The legislation, known as a war powers resolution, failed on a 47-53 vote tally.
For PCT hikers, a new militarized zone on the U.S.-Mexico border challenges a longstanding tradition
Thousands of thru hikers will begin their long journey north to the Canadian border starting...
Military families anxious about unknowns of Iran war, proud of their service members
In the military-heavy communities, the war in Iran is on a lot of people's minds.
Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military
Many experts applauded Anthropic's CEO for standing up for ethical principles.
Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads
The frustration is coming from the political left and also from his MAGA base.
Iranian drones buzz across the Persian Gulf after their pivotal use by Russia in Ukraine
The Shahed drones have made a transformative impact on the modern battlefield.
World hurries to respond to rapidly changing war around Iran
Many governments condemned Iran’s retaliation while staying quiet about the initial strikes.
US and Israeli attacks on Iran put further strain on international law
Legal experts warn the attacks risk normalizing unilateral use of force.
Where things stand after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran
Allies of the U.S. pledged to help stop Iran’s missile and drone strikes.
Trump awards the Medal of Honor to 3 US soldiers in a White House ceremony
Two of the commendations were awarded posthumously.
US says Kuwait mistakenly downed 3 American jets during Iranian attacks
All six crew members safely ejected from the F-15E Strike Eagles.
Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is ‘not endless’ while warning more casualties are likely
Hegseth says the operation in Iran has a clear mission.
Trump officials say Israel’s plans helped lead the US into Iran war
The moment is a defining one for Congress.
War in the Mideast widens as Trump says strikes on Iran could last several weeks
The U.S.-Israeli operation has killed at least 555 people.
3 US troops killed and 5 are seriously wounded during Iran attacks, military says
U.S. Central Command announced the deaths but didn't say when and where they occurred.
Defense Department tells San Diego military bases to remain on alert for attacks
The advisory was issued in connection with the joint U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran that are...
U.S. Central Command denies San Diego’s USS Abraham Lincoln struck by ballistic missiles
The U.S. Central Command on Sunday denied claims by Iran that it had struck the...
‘Suicide’ drone first tested by San Diego warship used in attack against Iran
An unmanned "suicide" drone that was initially tested by a San Diego warship in December...
Fallen U.S. Army nurse, a San Diego native, honored at Mt. Soledad ceremony
U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer Moreno's new plaque is on the northwest side of the Mt....
Navy will decommission 2 San Diego-based warships and a submarine this summer
Navy will decommission two San Diego-based warships and one submarine this summer.
San Diego-based carrier USS Abraham Lincoln leads first wave of US-Israel attacks against Iran
The flattop launched jet attacks against Iran on Saturday while at least one of its...
Civil Rights agency rules against transgender Army worker who asked to use women’s bathroom
It's a retreat from the agency’s landmark finding a decade ago.
Pentagon and Scouting America reach deal to keep ties after Hegseth’s anti-DEI push
Under Hegseth, the Pentagon has taken aim at the military’s partnership with Scouting America.
US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say
It was the second time in two weeks that a laser was fired in the...
Trump orders all federal agencies to phase out use of Anthropic technology
Trump gave the Pentagon a six-month period to phase out the technology.
Navy says human error caused jet crash in San Diego Bay last winter
The crash of a Navy jet into San Diego Bay last February after its crew...
Anthropic CEO says AI company ‘cannot in good conscience accede’ to Pentagon’s demands
Anthropic is the last of its peers to not supply its technology to a new...
9 U.S. Navy sailors arrested in connection with pistol-whipping at Jamul house party
Ten people in all were arrested in connection with the assault, and multiple guns and...
What to know about Defense Protection Act and the Pentagon’s Anthropic ultimatum
Some experts say using the law to force Anthropic's hand would be unprecedented.
Iran would be outgunned in any war with the US but could still inflict considerable pain
Iran has the ability to disrupt trade in the Strait of Hormuz.
What Americans think about Trump’s judgment on military force as Iran talks resume: new poll
The survey was conducted as military tensions built between the United States and Iran.
US-Iran nuclear talks wrap up with no announcement of a deal as risk of war looms
President Donald Trump wants a deal to constrain Iran’s nuclear program.
USS America becomes first warship to visit NASSCO’s huge new floating dry dock in San Diego Bay
The 844-foot America will undergo work that's expected to cost about $200 million.
US and South Korean militaries will have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate
North Korea has long described the allies' joint exercises as invasion rehearsals.
Trump bestows Medal of Honor on Escondido’s Royce Williams during State of Union addresss
The Navy veteran, 100, courageously took on seven Soviet MiG aircraft over Korea in 1952,...
Trump honors National Guard members shot in Washington
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was presented the Purple Heart medal during Trump’s State...
Hegseth warns Anthropic to let the military use the company’s AI tech as it sees fit, AP sources say
CEO Dario Amodei has made clear his ethical concerns about unchecked government use of AI.
Iranians worry over American military buildup as next, last-chance round of talks with the US nears
Some say the situation feels hopeless.
US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean
U.S. military forces boarded the tanker to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela.
US military moves forces and equipment out of northeast Syria base
A Syrian security official said about 200 soldiers remained at the base Monday.
Trump says he is sending the San Diego-based Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy to Greenland
President Trump unexpectedly said Saturday that he is sending the San Diego-based Navy hospital ship...
Mexico and El Salvador make big cocaine seizures at sea as US continues lethal strikes
The Trump administration has pressured Mexico to make more drug seizures over the past year.
Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US, arms control experts warn
The deal with Saudi Arabia could be worth billions of dollars.
Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if Iran doesn’t make a deal, as US carrier nears Mideast
Iran earlier this week launched a drill that involved live-fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
Fishermen in the eastern Caribbean fear for their lives following a deadly US strike
The U.S. strikes that began in September have killed at least 145 people.
US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China’s alarm
China has asked the Philippines to withdraw the missile launchers from its territory.
Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with the US
The U.S. has been building up its military presence in the region and threatening strikes.
San Diego-based carrier USS Abraham Lincoln patrolling Arabian Sea awaiting sister flattop
The USS Abraham Lincoln is being escorted by the San Diego-based destroyer USS Spruance, among...
US troops arrive in Nigeria to help train its military, Nigerian military says
The deployment follows an easing of tensions that flared between the U.S. and Nigeria
No, George Washington didn’t have wooden teeth. Yes, he led the Siege of Boston
The Siege of Boston was his first campaign as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.
Trump says change in power in Iran ‘would be the best thing that could happen’
Trump told reporters that “in case we don’t make a deal, we’ll need it.”
Virginia Supreme Court rules US Marine’s adoption of an Afghan war orphan will stand
The decision likely ends a bitter, yearslong legal battle over the girl’s fate.
Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for call to resist unlawful orders
The judge ruled Pentagon officials have violated Kelly’s First Amendment free speech rights.
2 US Navy ships collide in the Caribbean, leaving 2 sailors with minor injuries
Navy ships deployed as part of the Trump administration's military buildup in the Caribbean collided.
Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base after a handover from the US
Syria’s Defense Ministry says the handover happened in coordination with U.S. troops.
Democratic senators decry indictment attempt, warning it ‘could break this institution’
Sen. Chris Murphy called it a 'test for the Senate' that 'could break this institution...
Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace, AP sources say
The FAA reopened the airspace hours after it announced a 10-day closure.
Navy interested in expanding shipyard capacity in San Diego to remain battle ready
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle also expressed concern about the impact of extended...
The US said a Marine could not adopt an Afghan girl. Records show officials helped him get her
High-ranking military and government officials took extraordinary steps to help him.
Trump’s aggressive tactics force a reckoning between local leaders and Washington
Local leaders feel pressured by federal priorities, affecting trust and stability.
Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty but Trump says he wants a new pact
The end of the treaty would effectively lift the last remaining caps on the two...
Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats’ video about ‘illegal orders’
Slotkin says she's considering litigation.
Trump tells Escondido war hero he will receive Medal of Honor for courage during Korean War
Royce Williams, 100 years old now, showed courage during an aerial dogfight in which he...
The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control
Many fear it could start an unconstrained nuclear arms race.
US announces military team sent to Nigeria after recent attacks
It is unclear when the team arrived in Nigeria.
US shoots down Iranian drone that ‘aggressively’ approached an aircraft carrier, military says
U.S. Central Command said the drone “aggressively approached” the aircraft carrier.
An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American war
Despite a 2023 strategic partnership with the U.S., Vietnam remains wary of American influence.
San Diego’s BAE Systems gets nearly $100 million to repair two warships
The contract covers work on the USS Stockdale and USS Kansas City, both homeported in...
Major security drills could slow traffic at San Diego Navy bases through next week
The Navy says it will be conducting regularly scheduled exercises that are not tied to...
Trump’s pick to lead the NSA vows to follow the law if confirmed
The NSA has been without a permanent director since Trump fired Gen. Haugh last year.
Families of 2 men killed in boat strike sue Trump administration over attack they call ‘unlawful’
The families called the attack a war crime.
Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate Chris Madel drops out, faults Trump immigration policy
Madel is the lawyer for the man who shot and killed Renee Good.
NATO chief wishes ‘good luck’ to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help
It comes amid tensions at NATO over Trump's threats to annex Greenland.
Japanese American soldiers once branded ‘enemy aliens’ promoted posthumously
They were University of Hawaii students and cadets in the Reserve Officer Training Corps.
US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high
It brings thousands of additional service members to the region.
Trump softens tone on Minnesota immigration crackdown as some federal agents prepare to leave
His leadership of highly visible federal crackdowns has drawn fierce criticism.