U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the first milestone test of Golden Dome for America was a “full mission success,” calling it a major step toward President Donald Trump’s goal of building a next-generation shield to defend the American homeland.

Rescuers raced to find survivors Thursday after two powerful earthquakes shook the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, seconds apart, killing dozens and injuring hundreds.

President Donald Trump is expected to meet Thursday at the White House with senior executives from major U.S. defense companies as his administration seeks to accelerate weapons production following the war with Iran and other conflicts that have strained Pentagon stockpiles.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Wednesday that Israel and Lebanon are discussing a possible scale-back of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon as part of U.S.-mediated negotiations in Washington.

Canadian police have warned of possible copycat attacks after a deadly shooting in Montreal left three people dead, including a police officer, and a manifesto linked to the gunman was circulated online.

A deadly heatwave tightened its grip on Europe Wednesday, sending temperatures soaring to record levels, straining power grids, disrupting transport, and raising fears of additional casualties across the continent.

President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a scheduled signing ceremony Wednesday for a major bipartisan housing bill, saying Congress must first pass election integrity legislation requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration.

A new report from conservative publisher Brave Books alleges that Christianity is being scrubbed from the American story as public libraries, children’s publishers, and other institutions prepare young readers for America’s 250th anniversary.

Alan Greenspan, the longtime chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve whose influence shaped American economic policy for nearly two decades, has died at the age of 100.

President Donald Trump sharply criticized the U.S. Senate after lawmakers approved a war powers resolution aimed at limiting his authority to conduct military operations against Iran, calling the vote “poorly timed and meaningless” as his administration continues negotiations with Tehran.