52% of Americans support deploying military to control violent protests: POLL
A slight majority of Americans support deploying the U.S. military to intervene where there are violent protests, according to a…
Dempsey: Trump’s ‘inflammatory’ threat to use active duty troops hurts US military
The former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman challenged Trump’s protest response. June 7, 2020, 3:49 PM 7 min read 7…
At fortified White House, Trump under verbal assault from military’s top ranks
Fortified by troops in uniform, foreboding fencing and police in riot gear, President Donald Trump remained protected from largely peaceful…
Former Defense Secretary Mattis blasts President Trump: ‘3 years without mature leadership’
“Enough is enough,” he told ABC News. June 3, 2020, 10:59 PM 5 min read 5 min read Share to…
Tammy Duckworth: Trump’s Use Of Military Against Protesters Is ‘Disgusting’
WASHINGTON ― Sen. Tammy Duckworth flew Black Hawk helicopters to fight al Qaeda in Iraq and nearly lost her life…
Washington Post Editorial Issues Dire Warning To Trump Aides ‘Enabling His Incitement’
The Washington Post editorial board on Tuesday warned Donald Trump’s top aides that the president’s threat to unleash the military…
Trump promises coronavirus vaccine by end of the year, but his own experts temper expectations
President Donald Trump is doubling down on his claim that Americans could see a vaccine for the novel coronavirus by…
Reinstate? Reassign? Navy to decide fate of fired captain
WASHINGTON — The Navy’s top admiral will soon decide the fate of the ship captain who was fired after pleading…
Scientists have strong evidence coronavirus originated naturally
Nothing suggests the virus was “man-made,” experts say. April 17, 2020, 8:54 PM 6 min read 6 min read Share…
Intelligence report warned of coronavirus crisis as early as November: Sources
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect comment from the Pentagon. As far back as late November, U.S.…
Pentagon announces new face mask guidance
Defense Secretary Mark Esper previewed the new guidance on ABC’s “This Week.” April 5, 2020, 7:33 PM 8 min read…
Trump calls USNS Comfort leaving for New York a ‘message of hope and solidarity’
The Navy ship, loaned to the coronavirus cause, is set to arrive on Monday. March 28, 2020, 7:01 PM 6…
Pentagon halts overseas travel of US troops for 60 days to mitigate spread of coronavirus
The order applies to all service members, civilians and families, Esper said. March 26, 2020, 12:38 AM 7 min read…
Some US troops complain social distancing, quarantines not being applied correctly
Esper’s reaction was described as “we can do better and we need to do better.” March 19, 2020, 10:05 PM…
US military conducts airstrikes in Iraq in retaliation for rocket attack that killed 2 Americans
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Iranian-backed Shia militias were responsible. March 12, 2020, 10:36 PM 7 min read The U.S.…
All options ‘on the table’ in responding to deadly rocket attack in Iraq that killed US troops: DOD
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Iranian-backed Shia militias were responsible. March 12, 2020, 6:06 PM 7 min read Senior Pentagon…
Ukraine expert Vindman, who testified in impeachment inquiry, escorted out of White House: Lawyer
“You think I’m supposed to be happy with him?” the president said. “I’m not.” February 8, 2020, 12:01 AM 6…
Pentagon says Trump ‘very concerned’ about brain injury victims from Iran attack
Esper said he spoke to Trump, and he “understands the nature of these injuries.” January 30, 2020, 8:53 PM 7…
US military aircraft crashes in Afghanistan
Taliban claims that additional U.S. aircraft had crashed were called “false.” January 27, 2020, 7:26 PM 4 min read A…
Pompeo defends strike on Iranian general amid scrutiny over security threat
Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani was killed in a U.S. drone strike last week. January 7, 2020, 8:03 PM 6 min…
Iran launches missiles at US military facilities in Iraq: US official
The attack comes days after the U.S. killed Iran Gen. Qassem Soleimani. January 8, 2020, 12:29 AM 9 min read…
Pentagon leadership confident in security of US Embassy in Baghdad, undecided about additional troop deployments
The Pentagon has deployed 100 Marines and 750 soldiers in response to protests. January 2, 2020, 5:51 PM 6 min…
Leaked emails on Ukraine aid freeze bolster case for witnesses at Senate trial: Schumer
Democrats on Thursday quickly seized on freshly leaked emails in which a White House budget official told the Pentagon last…
President Trump’s pardons do ‘serious disservice’ to military members, Sen. Jack Reed claims
A key Democratic senator said Tuesday that President Donald Trump did a “serious disservice” to military members by pardoning several…
Iraq: American troops leaving Syria cannot stay in Iraq
U.S. troops leaving Syria and heading to neighboring Iraq do not have permission to stay in the country, Iraq‘s military…
Pentagon weighs keeping US troops near Syrian oil fields
There have been internal discussions about possibly keeping some U.S. troops in eastern Syria near oil fields, Defense Secretary Mark…
US may now keep some troops in Syria to guard oil fields
Even as American forces make a hasty and chaotic withdrawal from northeastern Syria, the U.S. is considering leaving some troops…
US has quietly reduced troops in Afghanistan by 2,000
U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan have been quietly reduced by 2,000 troops over the past year, even without a peace…
Pelosi leads congressional delegation in Afghanistan visit
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has led a congressional delegation on a visit to Afghanistan. Her office said in a statement…
Trump praises ‘very beautiful letter from Kim Jong Un amid frozen nuclear talks, hours before North Korean launch
President Donald Trump said on Friday that he received another letter from North Korea’s Kim Jong Un amid stalled talks…
North Korea fires projectiles, marking the 4th launch in the last 2 weeks
For the fourth time in less than two weeks, North Korea has fired projectiles into the Sea of Japan, a…
New Pentagon guidelines reaffirm to top brass that it’s okay to talk to the press
The Pentagon has issued new guidance to its senior military and civilian leaders reaffirming Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s commitment that…
Mark Esper sworn in as defense secretary, hours after confirmation vote
The Senate confirmed Mark Esper to be the next U.S. defense secretary in a overwhelmingly bipartisan 90-8 vote on Tuesday…
Some GOP lawmakers push back on Trump’s threat to intervene in potential DOD contract for Amazon
Top Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee are warning President Donald Trump against intervening in a $10 billion cloud…