Apr 07 Where has the U.S. military intervened in the 21st century? By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON - The Trump administration opened a new military front Thursday when it ordered dozens of cruise missiles against a Syrian air base, adding to a growing list of recent U.S. military forays. A look at where the United States… Continue reading
Apr 07 Can the president attack another country without Congress? By Richard Lardner, Associated Press Some questions and answers about how and why presidents can conduct military action without permission from the 535 representatives of the American people. Continue reading
Apr 06 Timeline: How the U.S. has responded to Syria's civil war By Associated Press President Donald Trump made the first direct U.S. attack on the Syrian government. Here's how we got there. Continue reading
Apr 06 U.S. fires missiles into Syria in first attack on Assad regime By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press It was the first direct American assault on the Syrian government and Donald Trump's most dramatic military order since becoming president. Continue reading
Apr 06 WATCH: U.S. hints at military action to retaliate against Assad By Julie Pace, Vivian Salama, Associated Press President Trump suggested Assad may have to leave power; Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said "there's no role for him to govern the Syrian people."… Continue reading
Apr 06 Senate GOP invokes the 'nuclear option,' clearing the way for Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch By Erica Werner, Associated Press Lawmakers of both parties bemoaned the long-term implications for the Senate, the court and the country. Continue reading
Apr 06 WATCH: President Trump says 'something should happen' on Assad and Syria By Associated Press President Donald Trump is suggesting that Syrian President Bashar Assad may have to leave power after this week's chemical weapons attack. Continue reading
Apr 06 China's President Xi Jinping, Trump arrive in Florida for first face-to-face meeting By Vivian Salama, Julie Pace, Associated Press Both as a candidate and president, Donald Trump has taken an aggressive posture toward China, labeling Beijing "tremendous problem."… Continue reading
Apr 06 Photos: When tanks replaced horses, and the birth of other WWI weapons By Larisa Epatko It was 100 years ago today that the United States officially entered World War I, when Congress voted to declare war on Germany on April 6, 1917. Continue reading
Apr 06 Dog attacks of U.S. postal workers highest in three decades By Hope Yen, Associated Press The Postal Service released figures Thursday as part of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which begins Sunday. Continue reading