↑ Fox-news/politics/defense JONATHAN TURLEY: Maduro operation was legal, but Trump makes it complicated - Legal expert analyzes Trump's Venezuela operation after president contradicts official narrative on Maduro seizure, revealing nation-building plans.Protests spread across Iran as regime threatens US forces as 'legitimate targets' after Trump warning - Iran's parliament speaker threatens U.S. military bases as 'legitimate targets' after Trump vows action over protest crackdowns. Tensions escalate.US military confirms 5 killed in Dec 31 kinetic strike on reported narco-terror vessels - Military operation targets drug trafficking vessels on Dec. 31, resulting in five deaths during kinetic strike against reported narco-terrorists.Here’s where Trump launched airstrikes around the world in 2025: 'Protect the homeland' - Though touting himself as the peace president, President Donald Trump has also not been afraid to unleash lethal rocket strikes on U.S. enemies when he feels the need arises.US military destroys narco-terror convoy of three vessels at sea in kinetic strikes - U.S. military strikes reportedly kill three people in overnight operation against alleged narco-terrorist drug trafficking convoy in international waters.Washington Post backs Trump's strikes in Nigeria, says he'd 'be wise to stay engaged' - The Washington Post editorial board praised President Donald Trump's Christmas airstrikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria, arguing that these efforts must be sustained.Pentagon taps Musk's xAI to boost sensitive government workflows, support military operations - Pentagon partners with Elon Musk's xAI to deploy Grok AI across military systems, giving 3 million personnel advanced AI tools by 2026 for sensitive tasks.Second tanker seized near Venezuela as US enforces oil blockade - A U.S. official confirms to Fox News that the Coast Guard, assisted by the Navy seized a second oil tanker near Venezuela on Saturday in accordance with President Donald Trump's blockade.Lethal US strike sinks narco-terrorist vessel along major Pacific drug route, Pentagon confirms - Four narco-terrorists killed in Pacific military operation as strikes reach 98 total casualties since Sept. 2, with no Americans harmed.Defense bill bans males from women's sports at military academies - The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act will ban biological males from women's sports at U.S. military academies after passing the Senate 77-20.