Russia on Friday condemned an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump to build a new missile defence shield, accusing the United States of trying to upset the global nuclear balance and pave the wave for military confrontation in space.

For decades, the idea of a nationwide missile defense system has captured the imagination of American leaders. During the Cold War, President Ronald Reagan introduced the Strategic Defense Initiative,

Donald Trump is busy planning American defense from hostile nations for the near future, and has already issued an executive order to build an Iron Dome to defend the United States border regions from enemy missile incursions.

Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, has faced tough questions from lawmakers during a fiery confirmation hearing Thursday.

Tulsi Gabbard faced tough questions Thursday about past comments about Russia, Syria and government leaker Edward Snowden during a Senate confirmation hearing on her nomination to lead the U.S. intell

Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s pick as director of national intelligence, testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee.