Israel Bolster Defenses

The Israel-Hamas war in maps and charts

A visual guide to the conflict and its regional impact on the Middle East

Financial Times - 1d

Senate passes annual defense bill

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Senate clears defense bill after Democratic opposition The Senate ...

The Hill - 3d

A Mild Defense of Lara Trump

The Senate takes itself seriously, but its members aren’t always public-servant all-stars.

The New York Times - 5d

Mayo: Comment on Pats' offense was 'defensive'

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo again had to clarify one of his comments, this time for what could have been seen as a slight toward OC Alex Van Pelt after Sunday's loss.

ESPN - 5d

Israel Strikes Military Targets in Syria

The Israeli military hit weapons depots and air defenses, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Israel has said it aims to keep military equipment away from extremists.

The New York Times - 5d

Israel closes its embassy in Ireland

Israel announced that it would close its embassy in Ireland on Sunday after the European country recognized Palestine as a sovereign nation and other acts that Israel said promoted “antisemitic ...

The Hill - 6d

Israel Shutters Its Embassy in Ireland, Citing ‘Anti-Israel Policies’

Amid mounting international criticism of its military conduct in Gaza, Israel says it will deepen ties with countries it considers friendly toward it.

The New York Times - 6d

Israel to close embassy in Ireland as it criticises 'anti-Israel policies'

The Republic of Ireland has crossed "every red line", Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says.

BBC News - 6d

Max Fried to Yankees, Garrett Crochet to Red Sox & Rangers bolster their squad | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Yankees signing Max Fried, the Red Sox trading for Garrett Crochet, the Rangers making moves to improve their roster, and make their picks for The Good, ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 13

Israel instructs army to bolster its position inside Syria

Defence minister calls on IDF to prepare for winter while US and Turkey meet to shore up fight against Isis

Financial Times - Dec. 13

Hyundai and BAIC bolster China JV with $1.1bn investment

Yahoo News - Dec. 12

House approves mammoth annual defense policy bill

The House on Wednesday passed the annual defense policy bill, sending the mammoth measure to the Senate for consideration ahead of Congress’s end-of-month deadline. The legislation — known as the ...

The Hill - Dec. 11

Mike Huckabee 'commends' Biden support for Israel's self-defense

Israel said Tuesday it had bombed more than 350 military sites in Syria during the previous 48 hours.

The Hill - Dec. 11

House tees up defense bill, but hurdles remain

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House tees up defense bill, but hurdles remain The passage sets up ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Hegseth continues courting senators for top defense post

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, is still meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill in hopes of getting enough support from senators to clear the confirmation ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

Buccaneers signing former Pro Bowler, NFC South rival to help bolster defense ahead of playoff push

Tampa Bay adds a familiar face to its linebacker corps

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

Good luck reforming the Department of Defense

Reforming and transforming the Department of Defense are aspirations, not actions.

The Hill - Dec. 10

Ernst Suggests She Will Not Oppose Hegseth for Defense Secretary

Senator Joni Ernst, an Iowa Republican who is facing re-election in 2026, appeared less skeptical after President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters threatened her with political retribution.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Lawmakers face divisive fights on $884B defense bill

Congressional negotiators are facing roadblocks over divisive, culture war amendments on a 1,800-page National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that addresses core U.S. priorities on national ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

Portal preview: Top defensive transfers available

Alabama defensive lineman Jaheim Oatis has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9

Palantir, Anduril Partner on AI training for Defense

Palantir’s AI platform and Anduril’s systems will help with the retention and distribution of government defense data.

Inc. - Dec. 8

Canada bolsters Arctic security to counter Russia-China threat

An ambassador for the region and Indigenous surveillance teams will supplement military hardware

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Syrian Rebel Offensive Bolsters Turkey's Geopolitical Influence

NATO member Turkey has longstanding relations with the rebels who entered Hama and captured Aleppo days earlier.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

What would DeSantis stand to gain as defense secretary?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in the mix to be President-elect Donald Trump's next defense secretary pick should Pete Hegseth withdraw. Political strategists Mariel Sáez and Erin Perrine join ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Hegseth working to salvage defense secretary nomination

Pete Hegseth sat down with several senators Thursday as he works to save his bid to be President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense amid accusations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Washington state bolsters support for salmon recovery in Columbia Basin

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) has directed state agencies to take immediate actions aimed at safeguarding the region's dwindling salmon population, while warning the incoming Trump administration ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Amnesty: Israel committing genocide in Gaza

Human rights group Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza amid its ongoing war against Hamas in the region. In a report released Wednesday, the organization listed ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms

The largely symbolic move is in response to the Biden administration’s latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island democracy that China considers its own.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

The Last Time Alcohol Poisoned a Defense Nomination

Pete Hegseth is not the first.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Would Ron DeSantis want to be secretary of defense?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' name is being floated to replace Pete Hegseth as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, but does he want to take the role? CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Will Hegseth stay in fight for secretary of defense confirmation?

Pete Hegseth is saying President-elect Donald Trump told him to fight out the swirling backlash he is receiving over allegations of his misconduct. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

OpenAI partners with defense company Anduril

OpenAI and Anduril on Wednesday announced a partnership allowing the defense tech company to deploy advanced AI systems for "national security missions."

CNBC - Dec. 4

Will Trump replace Hegseth pick with DeSantis for secretary of defense?

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, news host Pete Hegseth, continues to face mounting backlash over allegations of impropriety in his past. CBS News campaign reporters ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Trump mulls replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary

President-elect Trump is reportedly considering replacing Pete Hegseth as his nominee for defense secretary with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after new allegations surfaced about Hegseth from his own ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary

President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

CBS News - Dec. 4