U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 199

November 7

Hegseth shreds Soviet-style bureaucracy and 'five-year plans' governing Pentagon

War Secretary Pete Hegseth slams Pentagon bureaucracy as Soviet-style central planning that threatens US defense capabilities and puts troops at risk.

November 7

China launches third aircraft carrier as Xi pushes military modernization against US influence

China commissions its third aircraft carrier Fujian, marking a major step in military modernization and power projection across the Indo-Pacific region.

November 7

Lawmakers revive major, century-old offer to Virginians as Spanberger, Jones set to take office

West Virginia lawmakers revived a century-old offer to welcome Virginia counties after a Democratic election sweep, seeking to reunite border communities.

November 6

Pentagon faces bipartisan criticism over lack of communication with Congress

Senate Armed Services Committee grills Trump nominees over communication breakdowns, policy confusion and lack of congressional consultation on key decisions.

November 5

GOP lawmakers rally behind Trump's Venezuela strikes as critics question legality

The U.N. condemns Trump’s Venezuela strikes as violations of international law as U.S. lawmakers clash over sovereignty and global legal standards.

November 5

Liberal outlets criticize Trump officials relocating to military housing after threats, harassment

Trump officials, including Stephen Miller, relocated to military housing due to security threats and harassment from activists targeting their homes and families.

November 4

Hegseth applauds South Korea's plan to take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth praises South Korea's plan to boost defense spending as the allies look to strengthen deterrence against North Korea.

November 3

Energy secretary reveals how US nuclear tests will work

Energy Secretary Christopher Wright clarifies U.S. nuclear testing plans, confirming no explosive detonations but systems testing of weapons components instead.

November 3

Trump learns how to fend off the Chinese threat like he is reading Sun Tzu

I learned from CIA counterterrorism operations that allies are force multipliers, and Trump administration applies this strategy with rare earth mineral deals.

November 2

'Peace through strength': Trump's second term is 'more like Reagan,' says Jonathan Morris

Fox News contributor Jonathan Morris weighs in on President Donald Trump threatening Nigeria over Christian persecution on 'Fox Report.'