U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 242

January 20

NORAD aircraft to arrive in Greenland for routine exercises

NORAD aircraft deploy to Greenland for allegedly planned military activities as President Donald Trump continues pushing U.S. acquisition of Arctic territory.

January 19

Kaine vows new war powers fights after Senate blocks Trump Venezuela check

Senate Republicans maintained their unity to kill Sen. Tim Kaine's, D-Va., attempt to rein in President Donald Trump's war authorities, but the lawmaker believes the cracks are still there.

January 19

Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk demands speedy trial, alleging 'undue delay' from Tyler Robinson defense

In a court filing made public over the weekend, Erika Kirk's attorney notified the court that she is invoking her rights to a speedy trial as a victim under Utah law.

January 18

Russia plots major strike on Europe's largest nuclear plant power lines: source

Ukraine nuclear facilities face Russian attack threats as Moscow weighs strikes on power substations to force capitulation, officials say. Zaporizhzhia is a primary target.

January 17

Iran’s supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed as Trump calls for new leadership: reports

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei reportedly acknowledges thousands died in recent protests for the first time, as death toll estimates reach over 3,000.

January 17

Piers Morgan clashes with Roger Waters, accuses the rocker of propping up dictators while attacking Trump

On Friday's episode of "Uncensored," host Piers Morgan called out Pink Floyd's Roger Waters for slamming the U.S. while "trying to prop up terrorists and powerful dictatorships."

January 17

US troops pull out of major Iraq airbase amid ongoing regional consolidation effort, progress against ISIS

The U.S. withdrawal of troops from Ain al-Asad Airbase was completed by Friday as part of regional consolidation following progress on ISIS as CENTCOM calls for "teamwork."

January 16

IRS confirms Trump-ordered $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for 1.45M troops is tax-free

IRS ruling ensures military personnel keep every dollar of their $1,776 'Warrior Dividend' as payments reach active duty and reserve forces nationwide.

January 16

Tyler Robinson's defense accused of ambushing prosecution at hearing

Former prosecutor Joshua Ritter and criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno discuss the hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, and the arguments presented in court on 'The Story.’

January 16

Hegseth signs off on wounded US troops keeping bullets, shrapnel removed from their bodies after Maduro raid

Wounded U.S. soldiers from the Venezuela mission asked to keep bullets and shrapnel as battle mementos, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, revealed.