U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 202

October 28

Pentagon orders managers to fire civilian workers with 'speed and conviction'

The Pentagon ordered managers to fire underperforming civilian workers with "speed and conviction" under new guidelines that eliminate key job protections.

October 28

State-of-the-art warship steaming for Venezuela to turn the tide in Trump's war on drugs

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier heads to the Caribbean as President Donald Trump intensifies naval operations against alleged drug traffickers near Venezuela.

October 28

Trump says missiles for Japan’s F-35s will arrive ‘this week’ during visit to USS George Washington

Trump announces F-35 missiles for Japan arriving "this week" during USS George Washington visit, signaling accelerated U.S. defense deliveries to Tokyo.

October 27

Chris Murphy claims Trump is using 'king-like powers' to accept donation paying military troops

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy accused President Trump of exercising "king-like powers" by accepting billionaire Timothy Mellon's military pay donation.

October 27

Trump courts Japan's emperor and new PM before high-stakes Xi summit this week

President Trump arrives in Tokyo for historic meetings with Japan's first female prime minister and Emperor Naruhito before high-stakes China summit this week.

October 27

The Tomahawk factor: US long-range missiles are the battlefield gamechanger Putin should fear

Trump has not approved Ukraine's request for Tomahawk cruise missiles, citing yearlong training requirements and U.S. military needs despite weapon's 1,500-mile range capability.

October 27

TREY GOWDY: China is misjudging Trump on trade. It may soon be very surprised

President Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Chinese imports after China threatens U.S. rare earth mineral access as meeting with Xi Jinping is off.

October 25

Trump ally who donated $130 million to pay troops amid shutdown revealed as reclusive billionaire heir: report

Timothy Mellon has been identified as the anonymous donor who gave $130 million to the Pentagon to pay troops during the government shutdown.

October 25

Serbian foreign minister proposes hosting Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations amid ongoing conflict

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks, citing Serbia's friendship with all parties involved in the conflict.

October 25

America’s ‘BAT’ man unveils tech built to outsmart a Chinese first strike

Shield AI unveils X-BAT, an AI-powered fighter jet designed to counter China's anti-access strategy by operating without runways, GPS or constant communication.