U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 339

April 29

Trump announces new 'serious power' fighter jets for Michigan Guard base to replace aging A-10s

President Donald Trump unveiled details of the new fighter jet mission during a speech to National Guard members at a Michigan base for an event commemorating his 100th day in office.

April 29

Hegseth says he's undoing 'social justice/Biden initiative' that Trump signed into law

Sec. Pete Hegseth deemed the Women, Peace and Security program a "woke divisive/social justice/Biden initiative" — after President Donald Trump signed it into law during his first term.

April 28

Pakistan fears India incursion 'imminent' amid heightened tensions following terror attack

Decades-long tensions between India and Pakistan are once again threatening regional stability, as Islamabad warns New Delhi could launch an incursion following a recent terrorist attack in Kashmir.

April 28

US strikes kill hundreds of Houthi fighters, hit over 800 Red Sea targets: Central Command

U.S. forces have struck over 800 Houthi targets in Yemen since March, killing hundreds of fighters and destroying missile sites in a retaliatory campaign against Red Sea attacks.

April 28

Hegseth vows crackdown on military obesity after shocking Reserve, Guard report

A new study found more than two-thirds of Reserve and Guard troops are overweight, prompting a scathing rebuke of lax standards from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

April 27

President Trump blames Obama and Biden for Crimea giveaway

President Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One on Sunday, while taking jabs at Obama and Biden, saying they gave away Crimea over 10 years ago.

April 27

Putin is 'pretty committed' to 'reordering' this, reveals former NATO ambassador

Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder breaks down the 'roadblock' President Donald Trump is hitting with Russian President Vladimir Putin over ending the Ukraine war on 'Fox Report.'

April 27

US Ambassador to NATO on Trump trade negotiations: 'He is the consummate dealmaker'

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker discusses his priorities as ambassador to the alliance, NATO urging its members to increase defense spending and trade negotiations.

April 27

Robby Suave: The media is 'absolutely' out to get Pete Hegseth

Reason Magazine senior editor Robby Suave and former Biden official Meghan Hays discuss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's battle with the media over reporting of the Signal group chat war plan accusations. 

April 27

Democrats 'did not do enough' to secure the southern border: Rep. Adam Smith

Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., on securing the border while improving America's immigration processes, ending the Russia-Ukraine war and the state of the Democratic Party.