U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 385

August 1, 2024

White House claims Biden 'played no role' in 9/11 mastermind's plea deal

The White House told Fox News Thursday that President Biden did not play a role in negotiating a plea deal between the Pentagon and three masterminds of the 9/11 attacks.

August 1, 2024

Iran reportedly convenes terror proxies to plot assassination response, Israel 'strongly prepared in defense'

Iran and its terror proxies reportedly met in Tehran on Thursday amid rising tensions with Israel following the deaths of high-profile leaders from Hezbollah and Hamas this week.

August 1, 2024

Trump assassination attempt puts Secret Service funding in question: Americans 'deserve answers'

A Senate committee has pulled a planned markup for Department of Homeland Security funding to allow lawmakers additional time to discuss the Secret Service's monetary needs.

August 1, 2024

First round of US-made F-16s land in Ukraine as war with Russia rages on

Ukraine has reportedly finally received its first round of U.S.-made F-16 warplanes after pleading for the military technology with Washington for years following Russia's deadly invasion.

August 1, 2024

Biden admin’s military vaccine mandate damaged force levels and denied religious freedom

Tens of thousands of U.S. service members were discharged by the Biden administration for refusing to be vaccinated, and many more were denied pay or benefits.

July 31, 2024

Lawmakers, families of 9/11 victims react to plea deal with terrorists: 'Slap in the face'

Lawmakers and families of those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks reacted angrily to news that three masterminds of the plot have been given plea deals.

July 31, 2024

9/11 mastermind, 2 others strike plea deals while awaiting trial; families of victims 'very disappointed'

Three men accused of helping plot the Sept. 11 terror attacks have struck plea deals that’ll allow them to avoid the death penalty.

July 31, 2024

Ukraine's 1st medal of Paris Olympics won by fencer who refused to shake Russian opponent's hand

Women's fencer Olga Kharlan won Ukraine's first medal of the 2024 Paris Olympics, but her Olympic aspirations were in jeopardy after a disqualification from World Championships.

July 30, 2024

IDF conducts strike in Beirut targeting commander behind attack on children's soccer field

Israel Defense Forces said they carried out a strike on Beirut targeting the Hezbollah commander behind the Golan Heights children's soccer field attack.

July 30, 2024

Russia has overrun 2 more eastern Donetsk villages, Ukrainian troops report

Ukrainian soldiers say Russian forces have overrun two frontline villages in the eastern Donetsk region. The assaults are part of a Kremlin push to overwhelm battlefield defenses.