Mattis identifies ‘problem’ if US declares victory over Iran now

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Monday said the United States would effectively cede control of the Strait of Hormuz if it ended the war with Iran at this point.  The waterway is vital to global shipping, particularly the energy market, and has been a focal point … Read more

Pentagon identifies 6 US airmen killed in refueling tanker crash in Iraq after mid-air collision

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pentagon has identified six U.S. service members who were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during a combat mission in support of Operation Epic Fury. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, took place in “friendly” airspace during an unspecified incident involving another … Read more

Pentagon identifies four soldiers killed in March 1 drone strike during Kuwait military operation

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of War on Monday identified four of the six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in a March 1 drone attack in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury, as officials said the incident remains under investigation. The soldiers were killed at the Port of Shuaiba during … Read more

Dem rep identifies himself as one of this year’s State of the Union designated survivors

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., has identified himself as one of the designated survivors ahead of President Donald Trump‘s State of the Union address on Tuesday night.  Designated survivors do not attend the president’s address in person and instead watch it from a secure, undisclosed location. “I’ve been … Read more