U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 162

January 21

Fired under Trump, former military officers launch Democratic bids for Congress

Two military officers forced out under Trump launch Democratic congressional bids. Bree Fram launched a House bid in Virginia and Nancy Lacore launched a House bid in South Carolina.

January 21

Trump’s ‘small ask’ for Greenland would be the real estate deal of a lifetime

President Trump says he won't use force but calls for immediate negotiations for US to acquire Greenland from Denmark during his World Economic Forum speech in Davos.

January 21

NATO chief praises Trump at Davos, says he forced Europe to ‘step up’ on defense

NATO chief Mark Rutte defends Trump's impact on European defense spending, saying allies wouldn't have reached 2% GDP targets without his pressure.

January 21

Trump doubles down on Greenland push as polls show little public support

New polls show most Americans oppose military action to acquire Greenland as Trump doubles down on takeover efforts during NATO talks in Switzerland.

January 20

US forces apprehend sanctioned vessel in Caribbean maritime operation targeting illicit oil transport

U.S. military forces apprehended Motor Vessel Sagitta in the Caribbean as part of Operation Southern Spear targeting sanctioned tanker vessels.

January 20

Trump admin sought redactions on key China war game report warning of US military readiness gaps

A new report warns the U.S. could lose the ability to sustain combat within weeks of a China war over Taiwan, as munitions run dry, logistics collapse and global markets face a $10T shock.

January 20

NORAD aircraft to arrive in Greenland for routine exercises

NORAD aircraft deploy to Greenland for allegedly planned military activities as President Donald Trump continues pushing U.S. acquisition of Arctic territory.

January 19

Kaine vows new war powers fights after Senate blocks Trump Venezuela check

Senate Republicans maintained their unity to kill Sen. Tim Kaine's, D-Va., attempt to rein in President Donald Trump's war authorities, but the lawmaker believes the cracks are still there.

January 19

Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk demands speedy trial, alleging 'undue delay' from Tyler Robinson defense

In a court filing made public over the weekend, Erika Kirk's attorney notified the court that she is invoking her rights to a speedy trial as a victim under Utah law.

January 18

Russia plots major strike on Europe's largest nuclear plant power lines: source

Ukraine nuclear facilities face Russian attack threats as Moscow weighs strikes on power substations to force capitulation, officials say. Zaporizhzhia is a primary target.