U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 292

July 19

Daughters' testimony against accused killer dentist father a 'blow to the defense,' expert says

Two daughters of James Craig took the stand in a Colorado courtroom, testifying their mother Angela was not suicidal before her death from potassium cyanide poisoning.

July 18

Pentagon announces Marine general tapped to lead Naval Academy in historic first

Marine Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte has been nominated to lead the U.S. Naval Academy, marking the first time in its 180-year history a Marine was tapped for the role.

July 18

Russia says NATO threatens WWIII in latest deterrence plan that could take down Kaliningrad ‘faster than ever’

NATO's enhanced ground capabilities in the Baltic region spark Russian warnings as military focus intensifies on Kaliningrad and the strategic Suwalki Corridor

July 17

Army secretary vows 'grievous error' targeting pro-life groups will never happen again

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll called it "deeply inappropriate" that military training slides wrongly categorizing pro-life organizations as extremist groups.

July 17

Russia threatens West with ‘preemptive strikes’ as NATO looks to deliver Patriots 'as quickly as possible'

Former Russian President Medvedev calls for preemptive strikes while Trump gives Putin a 50-day ultimatum to reach peace with Ukraine or face sanctions.

July 17

Trump's NATO deal to arm Ukraine wins over GOP skeptics

Former Ukraine aid critics now back Trump's strategy requiring European funding for weapons to Kyiv after the president pivoted his frustration from Zelenskyy to Putin.

July 16

Newsom says it’s time for President Trump to ‘grow up’ in rebuke over National Guard deployment

After President Trump federalized California National Guard troops in response to anti-ICE riots in LA, Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters, “It’s about time Donald Trump grow up."

July 16

Japan calls axis of China, Russia, North Korea the 'gravest threat' to global order since WWII

Japan's defense ministry warns that China-Russia operations and North Korean threats pose the greatest challenge to global order since World War II, in its annual assessment.

July 15

Hegseth abruptly pulls Pentagon officials from 'globalist' Aspen conference

Secretary Hegseth cancels senior Defense participation at Aspen Security Forum, slamming it as promoting globalism, anti‑American views and hatred of the president.

July 15

Mike Waltz faces post-Signalgate ‘brutal’ grilling from Dems in UN ambassador hearing

Democrats will likely zero in on Mike Waltz's involvement setting up a Signal group chat to discuss plans about strikes against the Houthis during his confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador.