U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 175

January 5

Colombian President Petro threatens military response after Trump warns Colombia may be next target

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Monday he would "take up arms" against the U.S. if it attacks his country. This after President Trump suggested Petro could be his next target.

January 5

Schumer blasted Trump for failing to oust Maduro — now warns arrest could lead to ‘endless war’

Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro faces narcotics charges after U.S. military operation, while Sen. Chuck Schumer and Democrats criticize Trump administration for not notifying Congress.

January 5

Hegseth moves to censure Sen Mark Kelly, review his retirement rank and pay over 'seditious video'

Sen. Mark Kelly faces military justice proceedings for allegedly making "seditious" statements encouraging service members to disobey orders, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

January 5

Khamenei may FLEE Iran if protests persist

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei reportedly has a contingency plan to flee to Moscow if protests intensify, as reports claim at least 16 deaths in a week of clashes.

January 4

Sen. Tim Kaine warns ‘history is not a good one’ for US invention in South America

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., discusses the U.S. strikes on Venezuela, debate over the War Powers Act and more on ‘The Sunday Briefing.’

January 4

JUST IN: North Korea launches ballistic missiles

North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles toward the East Sea as South Korean President Lee Jae-myung lands in Beijing for a state visit.

January 4

JONATHAN TURLEY: Why Trump went off script on Venezuela and why it won't matter

Legal expert analyzes Trump's Venezuela operation after president contradicts official narrative on Maduro seizure, revealing nation-building plans.

January 3

Israel shuts door on Turkey in Gaza as Trump praises Erdogan, plays down clash

Israel is blocking any Turkish military role in Gaza as President Donald Trump praises Turkey's president and works to manage rising tensions over Gaza, Syria and other issues in region.

January 3

What is Delta Force and what does it do? Inside the elite US Army unit that captured Maduro

What is Delta Force? President Donald Trump confirms the elite U.S. Army unit led the operation that captured Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro.

January 3

Maduro’s fall sparks suspicion of betrayal inside Venezuela’s ruling elite

Maduro’s sudden removal raises questions of betrayal, military loyalty and what comes next as Venezuela braces for a dangerous fight over power.