Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump takes double whammy with Iran, Ukraine votes President Trump took two hits on Wednesday with House lawmakers passing legislation designed to force him to end the Iran War, and a vote that flies against his...

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump says Iranian Supreme Leader approved deal President Trump said on Thursday that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved the text of a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz and start diplomatic talks over...

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Impact in Iran after Trump orders more strikes The U.S. military launched another round of strikes Wednesday evening against Iran, less than an hour after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that forthcoming attacks would be “strong...

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Leaked Iran deal details anger Trump President Trump on Thursday lauded an Iran deal he said could be signed as soon as this weekend. As Iranian state media leaked what it said were details...

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Pentagon policy ruffles feathers among Mormons, prompts changes The Pentagon has reworked a list of religious designations troops can register as after Mormon lawmakers blew up over a previous list that did not include the Church...

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Putin pours cold water on Zelensky meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin poured cold water on the prospect of meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in person, arguing there is no reason to have diplomatic talks to...