U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 254

December 18

Trump quietly signs sweeping $901B defense bill after bipartisan Senate passage

Trump approves massive defense bill with $800 million for Ukraine and restrictions on reducing U.S. forces in Europe and South Korea below specified levels.

December 18

Trump to hand out $2.6B in ‘warrior dividends’ — and the surprising pot he’s pulling the money from

President Donald Trump announced a housing supplement for 1.4 million military members funded by the "big, beautiful bill," crediting tariffs for generating revenue.

December 18

China warns of rising war risk after historic US arms sale to Taiwan

China warns that a massive $11.1 billion U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan could spark war, calling the island a "powder keg" amid rising tensions.

December 18

Zelenskyy calls for US, allies to respond to Russian 'signals' about making 2026 'year of war'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the U.S. and other allies to respond to "signals from Moscow that they are preparing to make next year a year of war."

December 18

The America first National Security Strategy — through the eyes of 'We the People'

Trump's America First strategy matches public demand for stronger military against China, yet Americans favor more NATO support than suggested.

December 17

Lethal US strike sinks narco-terrorist vessel along major Pacific drug route, Pentagon confirms

Four narco-terrorists were killed in a Pacific military operation as strikes reach 98 total casualties since Sept. 2 with no Americans harmed.

December 17

Federal employees in the hot seat as GOP senator pushes transparency proposal: 'Historic opportunity'

Sen. Joni Ernst introduced her Where’s WALDO Act aimed at compelling the government to build a public directory listing every federal worker’s name, salary, duties and more.

December 17

Defense bill bans males from women's sports at military academies

The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act will ban biological males from women's sports at U.S. military academies after passing the Senate 77-20.

December 17

Trump attends solemn dignified transfer for Iowa guardsmen, civilian killed in Syria ISIS attack

President Donald Trump honored two fallen U.S. servicemembers at a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday.

December 17

Putin derides European leaders as he insists Russia's war goals in Ukraine will be met by force or diplomacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin declares Russia's Ukraine war goals will be achieved through negotiations or military force with diplomatic efforts.