Jun 11 Watch 6:27 Trump’s remarks at Fort Bragg blur line between military and partisan politics By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn, Daniel Okay President Trump’s remarks at Fort Bragg on Tuesday added to concerns over his military deployment in California. The president spoke to a crowd that was reportedly handpicked for a political point of view, delivered highly partisan remarks and sold MAGA… Continue watching
Jun 05 NATO chief says alliance is ‘really close’ to accepting Trump’s 5% defense investment demand By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Most U.S. allies at NATO endorse President Donald Trump’s demand and are ready to ramp up security spending even more, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 04 As U.S. veterans plan protest for D-Day, here’s a look at their nearly 250-year history of fighting for their benefits By Jamie Rowen, The Conversation Veterans across the United States will gather on June 6, 2025, to protest the Trump administration’s cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as the slashing of staff and programs throughout the government. Continue reading
May 26 WATCH: Trump honors fallen service members in wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Donald Trump will participate in the traditional wreath-laying ceremony and speak at the cemetery’s amphitheater. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Trump announces concept for ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense program in the U.S. By Tara Copp, Associated Press While the president picked the concept he wanted, the Pentagon is still developing the requirements that Golden Dome will need to meet — which is not the way new systems are normally developed. Continue reading
May 14 Trans troops facing removal from U.S. military wrestle with uncertain future By Joshua Barajas Being separated from the military would mean “the closing of one chapter and the beginning of the other, but unfortunately not on my own terms,” one service member said. Continue reading
May 06 Civil rights lawsuit filed over killing of U.S. Airman Roger Fortson by Florida deputy By Kate Payne, Associated Press The complaint alleges that Deputy Eddie Duran used excessive and unconstitutional deadly force when he shot Roger Fortson just seconds after the Black senior airman opened his apartment door in Fort Walton Beach on May 3, 2024. Continue reading
Apr 29 Hegseth boasted about ending a ‘woke’ program on women and security. Trump signed it into law in 2017 By Tara Copp, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a post on X called the “Women, Peace & Security” program at the Department of Defense "a UNITED NATIONS program pushed by feminists and left-wing activists. Politicians fawn over it; troops HATE it.” It is… Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 11:00 How Taiwan is boosting its defenses to resist Chinese aggression By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Taiwan has long been the most tense flashpoint between Washington and Beijing. By law, the U.S. is required to help Taiwan defend its democracy. This week, China’s People’s Liberation Army launched new drills and sent ships around Taiwan. The U.S. Continue watching
Apr 01 WATCH: Lt. Gen. Dan Caine says he has ‘never’ worn a MAGA hat or other political merchandise By Associated Press President Donald Trump has told a story about retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine saying he wore one of the hats when the two met some years ago. Continue reading