U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 178

December 30

Inside the Trump-Musk split: How America’s most powerful bromance imploded into the biggest breakup of 2025

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's relationship soured in 2025 when Musk criticized Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, leading to a political breakup that played out on social media.

December 29

Dems are blaming Trump for not putting out the mess Biden made fast enough: Luke Ball

'The Faulkner Focus' panelists Meghan Hays and Luke Ball discuss where political parties stand heading into midterms.

December 29

Zelenskyy says peace deal is close after Trump meeting but territory remains sticking point

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia are 'very close' but territorial disputes remain the key sticking point after recent Trump meeting.

December 29

Trump suggests US hit ‘big facility’ in Venezuela drug fight

President Donald Trump seemingly confirms U.S. strike on alleged drug facility, marking potential escalation in Venezuela campaign amid Caribbean military buildup.

December 29

North Korea fires cruise missiles as Kim underscores nuclear ambitions

Kim Jong Un pledges "unlimited" nuclear development as North Korea test-fires new cruise missiles designed to carry nuclear warheads in war preparations.

December 29

China surrounds Taiwan with warships, fighter jets in largest military drills on record

China launches largest military drills ever around Taiwan as war tensions spike following record $11.1 billion U.S. arms sale to the island nation.

December 28

Hamas builds new terror regime in Gaza, recruiting teens amid problematic election

Hamas is recruiting teenage fighters during Gaza ceasefire after Israeli forces withdrew in October. This as national security analyst Professor Kobi Michael warns about growing militant control.

December 28

Trump, Zelenskyy say Ukraine peace deal close but 'thorny issues' remain after Florida talks

President Trump and Zelenskyy report major breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks, with 90% of comprehensive plan agreed upon despite ongoing territorial disputes with Russia.

December 27

MS NOW guest suggests Trump strike in Nigeria was racially motivated violence

Professor Jason Johnson appeared on MS NOW Saturday, suggesting the Trump administration's strike on terror targets in Nigeria was racially motivated.

December 27

Washington Post backs Trump's strikes in Nigeria, says he'd 'be wise to stay engaged'

On Saturday, The Washington Post editorial board praised President Donald Trump's Christmas airstrikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria, arguing that the efforts must be sustained.