Early Bird Brief

Criticism swirls over defense secretary’s hushed-up hospitalization

Former President Donald Trump called Austin's lack of communication over his medical issue a fireable offense. 

The Marine Corps trained its last elite scout snipers

The Marine Corps graduates its final group of scout snipers as it looks to restructure itself under Force Design 2030.

US airstrike in Iraq kills Iran-backed militia leader

A U.S. airstrike in Baghdad killed a high-ranking leader of an Iran-backed militia involved in recent attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria.

US, allies warn of potential military action against Houthi rebels

A coalition of 13 nations warned of increased military response as Houthi assaults on commercial ships in the Red Sea continue.

How defense and security issues will play into the 2024 presidential election

Defense and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.

The top national security issues from last year and how they impact 2024

We take a look back at the End of 2023 episode from a few weeks ago.

What’s driving the Red Sea drone and missile attacks?

Today, Navy Times reporter Diana Stancy joins the episode to break down the increasing number of missiles and drones shot down in the Red Sea. 

US military adjusts how it prosecutes sexual assault

Each of the services officially opened their offices of special trial counsel to prosecute major crimes, including sexual assault and domestic violence.

US Navy shoots down more drones and missiles in Red Sea

A Navy destroyer and other U.S. assets intercepted  more than a dozen drones and missiles in the Red Sea this week.

Biden orders airstrikes after 3 US troops injured in Iraq drone attack

Officials said one of the U.S. troops suffered critical injuries in the attack.