The Army activated its fourth multi-domain task force this week, as part of the wider restructuring the force.
The new 4th Multi-Domain Task Force was stood up at Fort Carson, Colorado on Oct. 8. It comprises 2,100 soldiers tasked with coordinating cyber warfare, long-range missiles and other capabilities in support of the wider Army. Like some of the Army’s other similar units, this new task force is focused on the Pacific theater, the Army said.
“While we build this formation to deter aggression and preserve peace, if war comes, we must be prepared to fight and win,” Col. Hugh W. A.

South Korea has conducted the first test launch of an indigenously developed hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV), with President Lee Jae Myung observing the trial before inspecting the country’s Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile. The October 8 test was intended to verify key technologies required for a manoeuvrable hypersonic weapon, including high-temperature protection, guidance and control, and the ability to change trajectory at low altitude.

As a U.S. history teacher, I have learned something over the years: sometimes the stories that are not in the curriculum are the stories that make students want to learn the curriculum. Every teacher knows the feeling. You can spend hours building a carefully structured lesson, aligning it to standards, finding primary sources, creating activities, and preparing the perfect presentation.

The Iran War’s High Cost: Video obtained by CBS News shows the aftermath of an Iranian strike on a U.S. military base, Camp Buehring, in Kuwait. According to CBS, citing service members who were at the base during the Iranian attack, Camp Buehring was struck by drones, ballistic missiles — and, incredibly, by Iranian F-5 fighter jets too.

According to the service members who spoke to CBS News — on the condition of anonymity, given the extremely tight restrictions placed on service members’ ability to speak to the press — the base experienced a shortage of .

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With the ongoing war in Iran in its seventh month, the costs of the conflict have been added up, and the costs have been in the billions — the tens of billions. A recent report by the Department of Defense inspector general has shed light on the expenditures on platforms and munitions incurred during the fighting. One of the report’s most significant conclusions? The United States faces a potentially dangerous munitions shortage.

The Bombs and Missiles Running Low from Iran War  

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Morocco and Israel are reportedly holding advanced discussions over a potential Moroccan acquisition of the David’s Sling long range air and missile defence system, which is designed to intercept tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, medium- to long-range rockets and unmanned aerial vehicles. The negotiations concern the possible integration of the Israeli-developed system into the existing Moroccan air defence network, which is built around NATO-standard systems including the U.S. MIM-104 Patriot, and will soon be strengthened with deliveries of F-16 Block 72 fighters.

In 2020, the military community lost the last surviving Civil War-era milspouse, Helen Viola Jackson. She was 101 years old and had been married to a soldier since the age of 17—in 1936. Jackson died 155 years after the Civil War ended… and for those doing the math: no, it doesn’t quite add up. She was the young widow of a Civil War veteran born in the 1840s.
Jackson’s husband, James Bolin, was 93 at the time of their union. Because they were married during the Great Depression, it was a way for Jackson to bring in extra income.

Ahead of the upcoming midterms, President Trump announced earlier this week that the U.S. would refrain from launching any new strikes against Iran until after the November elections.

After months of on-and-off fighting, the war has become a sensitive political issue for Trump and the Republican Party, as gas prices have remained high around the country.

Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35 Demonstration Team pilot and commander performs a high-speed pass during the Melbourne Air and Space Show March 29, 2019 in Melbourne, Fla.

As Republicans scramble to rally support for their candidates ahead of the November midterm elections, and polls suggest a “blue wave” of Democratic support may emerge, can Democrats capitalize on the fallout from President Donald Trump’s decision?

Or will they repeat past mistakes? That’s the giant problem they must tackle if they do indeed sweep the GOP away in upcoming elections.

Democrats Will Have Their Work Cut Out for Them

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President Trump spent Friday on something Washington has rarely managed in four years of war: arranging the provision of more diesel fuel to the American market. Within the space of a few hours Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, was posting about how this was a “gift to Putin”. That reaction says a great deal about whose interests he is protecting.

Indonesian sources have reported that the country’s armed forces are preparing to receive their first Chengdu J-10C fighter aircraft within six months, potentially making it the third confirmed foreign operator of the aircraft after Pakistan and Uzbekistan. Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff Air Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono declined to provide a detailed update when questioned by local media at the Indonesian military headquarters in East Jakarta.

Oil exports from the Persian Gulf have recovered sharply in recent weeks after months of steep declines. Still, prices remain high, and Gulf conditions suggest they will stay high for an extended period.

U.S. President Donald Trump, however, still publicly insists that fuel prices will collapse once the war ends.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team commander, performs an aerial maneuver during the Hyundai Air and Sea show at Miami, Florida, May 25, 2025.

Donald Trump has often made threats on social media, but he did something a bit different on Thursday: He announced that he will not be attacking Iran before the midterm elections.

In a Truth Social post on Thursday, the president declared that “we will not be attacking Iran at any time before the Midterm Elections,” and that “productive discussions” were taking place with Iran.

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For roughly four years, Russia held the advantage in long-range strike capabilities.

Civilians in Ukraine were forced to endure years of bombardments from Russian missiles, with no end yet in sight.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josiah “Sirius” Gaffney, Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team commander, prepares to fly a practice sortie before the Dubai Airshow in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 11, 2021. In addition to the PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team routine, the air show will highlight a variety of U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps aircraft showcasing the range of U.S.

US President Donald Trump continues to decry adversarial coverage of his performance and presidency, calling it “fake news,” as recent polls indicate that voters have a poor opinion of how he is handling the economy and his approval ratings plummet to an all-time low.

Voters Indicate Preference for Democrats

President Donald Trump holds a press conference with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Monday, May 12, 2025, in the Roosevelt Room. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)

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The District of Columbia’s Board of Elections formally requested that the National Guard stay away from voting locations after troops were spotted standing in front of a ballot drop box on Thursday.
The elections board confirmed to the Washington Sun it had sent a request to the National Guard, calling on it to “impose limitations on the placement of National Guard service members near drop boxes and other voting locations in the District.” The formal request came after photos emerged on Thursday of several National Guard members standing near a Foggy Bottom ballot drop box.

Moscow says it shot down 505 drones. But the fires in Tver point to another successful Ukrainian attack deep inside Russia. Ukrainian drones hit a chemical plant that makes fuel for Russia’s cruise missiles, set an oil depot burning near Belgorod, and knocked out part of a Yandex data center in Kaluga overnight on Oct. 9, according to the Kyiv Post. Russia’s Defense Ministry responded as usual, with a big number.

It claimed its air defenses destroyed 505 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over 19 Russian regions, occupied Crimea and the Black and Azov seas.

In an era where drones are ripping up the playb

The Pentagon aims to change its public, online portal that provides data and statistics on U.S. military casualties, DefenseScoop has learned.
The Defense Casualty Analysis System currently includes information about personnel who have been classified as deceased, wounded, ill, or injured during their service.
Officials will be implementing “two key enhancements” to DCAS in a move to “make the data more easily understood,” according to a source familiar with the plans.
Defense Department officials will be briefing Congress about the matter as soon as Friday.

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Donald Trump’s approval ratings have been bad for nearly his entire second presidency, but now, they’re nearing an all-time low as the midterm elections approach.

The Pew Research Center released new numbers this week that are almost entirely bad news for the president.

Former President of the United States Donald Trump speaking with attendees at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s 2023 Annual Leadership Summit at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. By Gage Skidmore.

According to Pew, only three in ten Americans now approve of Trump’s job performance.

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As the front line slowly approaches Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, Russia has increased its shelling and bombing attacks against the two last Ukrainian-held major cities in the Donetsk Oblast.

With the front line less than 20 miles from the two cities, civilians still living there are caught in the crossfire.

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In a recent attack, Russian glide bombs destroyed two minibusses in Kramatorsk, killing at least 33 civilians and injuring another 18.

There are no fans like NASCAR fans. Their loyalty is unrivaled. It’s viewership is second only to the NFL and it’s the number one watched sport on television when the NFL isn’t playing. So if you’re not a NASCAR fan, it might be time to check out what the fuss is all about. For military members, veterans, and their families, Ford has a little something special cooked up for you.
It’s like NASCAR’s Army-Navy Game, but with every branch competing to win, led by some of NASCAR’s biggest names.

The Republican Party is stepping up its efforts to hold onto control of Congress ahead of the November midterm elections, as President Donald Trump’s approval ratings hit an all-time low and numerous polls point to a “blue wave” Democratic resurgence once the votes are counted.

Red Super PACs Restrategize Spending

Vice President JD Vance gives remarks at a Sports Council announcement, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

Marco Rubio has a word for the war in Ukraine. Stalemate.

The US Secretary of State told reporters in Lisbon on Thursday that the Russia-Ukraine war has hit a stalemate and that the Trump administration doesn’t see a military solution coming.

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As Politico reported, Rubio warned that “stalemates are very dangerous” and said the administration believes the war must end in a negotiated settlement, “the sooner the better.

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President Donald Trump may not be on the ballot this November. Still, his party’s candidates’ overall performance will be heavily influenced by the decisions he made in the first half of his second term.

A succession of polls shows that the American people and even his own voters are turning on him over his handling of the war with Iran and the economic fallout of that conflict, and new interviews also show exactly how those voters are thinking.

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Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville, who served on the 1992 Bill Clinton campaign and helped coin the phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid,” is questioning whether President Donald Trump is deliberately sinking the Republican Party’s chances in the November 3 midterm elections.

On his Politics War Room podcast with co-host Al Hunt, Carville argued that the president’s regular controversial public statements do little to help his party retain control of Congress.

President Donald Trump attends UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Iran is increasingly striking commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Just as oil exports were returning to normal levels, Iran has intensified its attacks on the vital waterway. The number of vessels that have left the Persian Gulf has decreased over the past fortnight.

With less than four weeks until the U.S. midterm elections, some wonder whether Tehran’s sudden, heightened enforcement has a political motive.

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Brent Crude Continues to Trade Above $100/Barrel – As of press time, industry data shows Brent Crude trading at $102.83 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate trades at $90.33 per barrel.

Prices continue to reflect the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranIn late September, U.S. and Iranian negotiators engaged in indirect talks for the first time since the memorandum of understanding they struck in June fell apart. On Oct. 8, U.S. President Donald Trump said “productive discussions” were underway. But it will take some doing to break the deadlock.

Iran’s Hormuz Attacks Have an Eye On The Midterms – Iran can read a calendar, and they know what is right around the corner.

With less than a month until Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections, Tehran is turning up the heat in the Strait of Hormuz. The Washington Post reported that Iran hit at least nine vessels in the strait last week, a level of violence not seen in months, according to United Nations data and the maritime tracking firm Kpler. 

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President Donald Trump may face a problem more consequential than his falling approval ratings: his own supporters’ lack of enthusiasm for voting in November’s midterms.

A new Reuters/Ipsos survey reveals a substantial enthusiasm gap between the two presidential coalitions from 2024. Among voters who backed Kamala Harris, 48% say they’re very enthusiastic about voting November 3, but among voters who backed Donald Trump, just 30% report enthusiasm.

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Might Trump Strike Iran After All? – U.S. President Donald Trump may have publicly ruled out new military strikes against Iran before the midterm elections, but the security situation in the Middle East suggests that another strike could still be imminent.

Warnings from American diplomats, on top of continued attacks on commercial shipping and a worsening missile campaign against Saudi Arabia, have created an environment in which it looks difficult for the United States to refrain from launching new attacks.

No… Donald Trump Can’t Do Much More to Lower Fuel Prices – U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to lower gasoline and diesel prices ahead of next month’s midterm elections.

The cost of both commodities has soared in recent months, and Trump faces growing calls to act as the war in Iran just won’t come to an end.

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Not just drivers notice the price hikes at the pump. When fuel costs rise, retailers pass them on to consumers at the grocery store.

Marco Rubio Says Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine has Reached a Stalemate: Russia agrees with comments from Marco Rubio that its full-scale invasion of Ukraine has reached a stalemate, according to Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov.

The U.S. Secretary of State said the war had reached a “stalemate” on a visit to NATO-ally Portugal on Thursday, 8th October.

President Donald J. Trump welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, August 15, 2025 (DoD photo by Benjamin Applebaum)

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Donald Trump was, as everyone remembers, impeached twice during his first term as president, both of them after Democrats took control of the House in the 2018 midterm elections.

Neither of those impeachments resulted in Trump being removed from office, nor did they prevent Trump from returning to office for a second term.

President Donald Trump participates in the swearing-in ceremony for Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz, Friday, April 18, 2025, in the Oval Office.