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Pentagon News & Events December 9

Federal appeals court lets Pentagon reinstate transgender service ban, says judge overstepped military leaders

A federal appeals court will allow the Pentagon to enforce President Donald Trump's transgender military ban while a legal challenge continues in "a great win" for the administration.

VIDEO December 9

Sen Rand Paul: Trump must go through Congress if he wants to go after Maduro

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., weighs what would happen with potential troop deployment to Venezuela, reveals what he fears about the people around him and more on 'America Reports.'

Politics December 9

New lawsuit presses Pentagon, State Dept to disclose legal justification for Venezuelan boat strikes

The Trump administration has been sued over strikes on drug boats, as an advocacy groups seek the release of a memo containing the legal justification.

China December 9

China sharpens confrontation with Japan following reported radar run-in

China and Japan clash over "dangerous" radar incident as Chinese jets target Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, escalating military tensions between the nations.

White House December 9

Leavitt defends Trump’s drug boat strikes, says Democrats attacking US military 'stooped so low'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defends strikes on drug boats as Democrats call actions "war crimes," citing a Trump campaign promise to demolish cartels.

Politics December 9

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will vote 'NO' on proposed NDAA, blasts foreign aid spending

While House Speaker Mike Johnson has spoken highly of the proposed NDAA; GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia noted in a post on X that she will vote against it.

China December 9

US could burn through key missiles in 'a week' if war with China erupts, top security expert warns

Defense expert warns U.S. could run out of missiles in a week during Taiwan conflict as China builds military on "wartime footing" while America lags.

Pentagon News & Events December 8

Congress moves to block Pentagon from cutting US troops in Europe and South Korea

Congress limits Pentagon's ability to reduce troops in Europe below 76,000 and South Korea below 28,500 in new defense bill, easing allied concerns.

VIDEO December 8

Democratic lawmakers blast US strikes on alleged drug boats as ‘illegal’

The ‘Fox & Friends’ co-hosts break down Democrats' outrage over the Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean.

Pentagon News & Events December 7

Congress unveils $900B defense bill targeting China with tech bans, investment crackdown, US troop pay raise

Congress passes $900B defense bill targeting China with new investment restrictions, military technology bans, and 4% pay raise for troops nationwide.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy December 7

Chechen leader threatens Zelenskyy amid drone strike, echoes alleged assassination plot

Ukrainian drone strikes building 830 meters from Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov’s residence in Grozny, prompting threats that mirror 2022 Chechen infiltration attempt on Kyiv leaders.