U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 196

November 20

US and Russia draft peace plan for Ukraine requiring major concessions from Kyiv

President Donald Trump has reportedly been briefed on a U.S.-Russia plan to end the Ukraine war that includes major concessions from Kyiv.

November 20

US crafting 28-point ‘secret plan’ for Ukraine-Russia peace, report claims

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., weighs in on Ukraine-Russia peace efforts, U.S. actions near Venezuela and legislation empowering responders to neutralize unauthorized drones.

November 19

Army secretary lands in Kyiv with Trump's next move in Russia-Ukraine war

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll arrived in Kyiv on a fact-finding mission as the U.S. pushes new peace talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Driscoll plans to meet with Zelenskyy.

November 18

Six Democrats urge military members to 'refuse illegal orders' in viral video; Hegseth responds

Six Democrat veterans in Congress release 'Don't Give Up the Ship' video telling military members they can refuse unlawful orders from commanders.

November 18

Ex-officials could get lifetime bans from lobbying for China, Russia under new bipartisan push

Texas Republicans John Cornyn and August Pfluger propose bipartisan bills to revoke security clearances and ban defense officials from lobbying for China, Russia.

November 18

Saudi Arabia is already America’s top arms buyer and now Trump wants to add F-35s

Trump expected to finalize F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during White House visit, marking billions in new U.S. weapons sales.

November 17

UN Security Council backs Trump's Gaza peace plan after Waltz calls territory 'hell on earth'

U.N. Security Council unanimously adopts U.S.-backed resolution to end Gaza war through Trump's 20-point peace plan, establishing international stabilization force.

November 17

China military reaches 'war footing' with new missile silos and advanced AI warfare systems

China has built 350 new missile silos and expanded nuclear warheads by 20% in one year, reaching "war footing," according to new congressional report on military buildup.

November 17

‘Pawn Stars’ host Rick Harrison says final pennies could fetch six figures

'Pawn Stars' host Rick Harrison joins 'The Sunday Briefing' to discuss the end of penny production and praise President Donald Trump’s crackdown on fentanyl trafficking.

November 17

China’s energy siege of Taiwan could cripple US supply chains, report warns

China may conquer Taiwan through energy blockade and gray-zone tactics rather than military invasion, new defense study reveals. Beijing's strategy targets fuel imports.