U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 163

February 15

US forces board sanctioned oil tanker after vessel tried to evade Trump quarantine, Department of War says

U.S. forces interdicted and boarded the sanctioned tanker Veronica III in the Indo-Pacific after officials said it defied a Trump administration quarantine.

February 15

WATCH: US forces board Veronica III crude oil tanker

The Department of War said U.S. forces interdicted and boarded a vessel in the Indo-Pacific after it attempted to evade a quarantine order issued by President Donald Trump. (Credit: US Department of War)

February 13

Cotton warns Iran is ‘not a normal nation’ as Trump weighs military action

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., discusses immigration enforcement efforts and rising tension with Iran on ‘Hannity.’

February 13

Trump: ‘We don’t run from anybody’ in blasting Biden over Afghanistan withdrawal

Trump accuses Biden of leaving military equipment behind during Afghanistan withdrawal, calling it an "embarrassment" while claiming different approach.

February 13

Ukraine strikes major Russian ammo depot with 'Flamingo' missile as Trump urges Zelenskyy to move on deal

Ukraine reportedly strikes major Russian ammunition depot with domestically produced "Flamingo" cruise missiles in latest escalating conflict development.

February 13

How Trump’s order to have the military buy coal would actually work

President Donald Trump says the military will start "buying a lot of coal," but his executive order faces Pentagon procurement rules and congressional funding limits.

February 13

‘They were spying’: Sullivan sounds alarm on joint Russia-China moves in US Arctic zone

Russian and Chinese military incursions near Alaska prompt major U.S. defense investments, including reopening Adak base and new Arctic infrastructure.

February 12

Federal judge blocks Pentagon from demoting Mark Kelly over controversial military video

A federal judge blocked the Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., over a controversial video, ruling his First Amendment rights were violated.

February 12

DEI, climate agenda advanced through progressive-backed lawsuits, new report claims

New report reveals how progressive activists allegedly use strategic lawsuits to force corporate America into "woke" policies on climate and DEI issues.

February 11

Trump directs military to strike new deals with coal-fired power plants: ‘Going to be buying a lot of coal’

Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directing the Department of War to purchase coal power for military installations, calling coal "essential" to national security.