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Courtney Kube

Courtney Kube is a correspondent covering national security and the military for the NBC News Investigative Unit.

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Courtney Kube is a correspondent covering national security and the military for the NBC News Investigative Unit.

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Latest from Courtney Kube

2d ago

Top U.S. commander in Middle East being investigated on allegations of shoving a subordinate

The top U.S. commander in the Middle East is under investigation for allegedly pushing a subordinate service member during a recent flight, officials say.

Iran’s supreme leader said Israel’s attack should not be exaggerated or downplayed

Three waves of predawn strikes on military targets in Iran on Saturday completed Israel’s retaliation on Iran, the Israel Defense Forces said, in what U.S. officials and others hoped would be the last shot in a hostile exchange between the two regional powers that has had the world on edge for weeks, fearing a dangerous expansion of the war.
9d ago

Montana Senate candidate says he was 'medically discharged' from the Navy. Records say otherwise.

Tim Sheehy has said he was discharged from the Navy for medical reasons due to injuries he sustained on duty, but his military records tell a different story.

North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, U.S. confirms

North Korea has sent troops to Russia to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine, the United States said Wednesday, a major escalation in the conflict that has rattled Western allies.

U.S. investigating apparent leak of 'top secret' U.S. documents about Israel

U.S. officials are investigating the apparent leak of two top-secret U.S. documents that show American spy agencies tracking possible Israeli preparations for conducting an attack on Iran, three U.S. officials said.
17d ago

U.S. strikes Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen

U.S. B-2 bombers and other aircraft struck five underground Houthi weapons storage locations in parts of Yemen that the Iranian-backed rebel group controls, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday.

Stern U.S. letter prompts Israel to allow first aid into northern Gaza this month. Will it last?

Israeli officials were scrutinizing a letter from the U.S. government threatening to review military aid to the country if it continued to block aid from Gaza.

U.S. warns Israel it may restrict military aid if Gaza humanitarian situation doesn't improve

The Biden administration has warned it may restrict military aid to Israel if the humanitarian situation in Gaza doesn't improve in 30 days.

U.S. sending powerful defense system to Israel, deepening its involvement in the conflict

The United States announced it is sending the powerful THAAD advanced anti-missile system and a number of troops to Israel.

Trump campaign requests more military support for the former president's protection

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has requested additional security measures similar to what a sitting president would receive amid the increased threats against the former president’s life, a source familiar with matter told NBC News.

U.S. officials say Israel has narrowed down its targets for strike on Iran

U.S. officials believe Israel has narrowed down what they will target in their response to Iran’s attack, which these officials describe as Iranian military and energy infrastructure.