U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 166

February 3

White House approves Medal of Honor for fallen Army Staff Sgt Michael Ollis after yearslong push

The White House approved the Medal of Honor for fallen Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who died heroically shielding an allied soldier in Afghanistan suicide bombing.

February 3

Iran pushes for Friday nuclear talks in Oman amid rising tensions with US forces: source

Iran requests nuclear talks with the U.S. in Oman as diplomatic efforts intensify amid escalating regional tensions and military buildup in the Middle East.

February 3

Temple University student who 'assisted Don Lemon' charged in federal church-storming case

Temple University senior Jerome Richardson faces federal charges for allegedly helping journalist Don Lemon with an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota.

February 3

Scouting America 'on the clock' to roll back DEI, War Dept says

Department of War demands Scouting America eliminate DEI policies to keep federal support, calling the organization "great" but says it has "lost its way."

February 3

The Donroe Doctrine: Trump is rewriting power politics to put America First

Trump's 2026 National Defense Strategy identifies China as the pacing threat while demanding NATO allies increase defense spending to counter adversaries.

February 2

Sanctioned Russian jet touches down in Cuba, echoing secret flights before Maduro's ouster

Russian cargo plane reportedly lands at Cuban military base amid escalating U.S.-Cuba tensions and Trump's national emergency declaration over Havana.

February 1

Russia kills 12 Ukrainian miners in deadly bus attack hours after peace talks postponed

Russian drone strike killed 12 Ukrainian coal miners in what DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko called an "unprovoked terrorist attack" on civilian workers returning from their shift.

January 31

Hundreds rally outside Iranian UN ambassador's Fifth Avenue residence calling for regime change

Iranian opposition supporters rallid in Manhattan, allegedly spray-painting "terrorists" on Iran's U.N. ambassador's residence as protesters demanded intervention.

January 31

Trump says Gulf allies kept in dark as US negotiates with Iran: 'Can't tell them the plan'

President Donald Trump says U.S. cannot share military plans with Gulf allies during Iran negotiations as Saudi Arabia restricts airspace access.

January 31

IDF says Gaza strikes hit terrorists, weapons facilities after ceasefire breach; hospitals report 30 killed

At least 30 Palestinians were reportedly killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza as ceasefire tensions escalate ahead of Rafah border crossing reopening.