U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 391

August 8, 2024

'Never went to war': Walz ripped for saying he wants to ban guns he 'carried in war'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was ripped on social media after the Kamala Harris campaign published a video in which Walz said he wants to ban guns that he "carried in war."

August 8, 2024

National Guard report refutes Tim Walz's claim of actually toting war weapons 'in war'

A video has surfaced showing Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz talking about weapons of war while talking about Second Amendment rights.

August 7, 2024

IDF discovers underground Hamas weapons workshop, destroys in airstrike

Israel Defense Forces said troops discovered an underground workshop that Hamas operated to manufacture weapons, and destroyed it in an airstrike. (Credit: Israel Defense Forces)

August 7, 2024

Ukraine breaches Russian border near major gas transmission hub, defense officials say

Russian defense officials have reported battles with Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, marking one of the largest incursions into Russian territory since the war began.

August 6, 2024

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of Oct 7 attacks, as its new leader after Haniyeh assassination

Yahya Sinwar, the top official for Hamas in Gaza, has been named as the terror group's new leader, the terror group said.

August 6, 2024

The US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, leading to the end of WWII

The dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, effectively ended WWII, but took thousands of civilian lives. On August 6, 1945, the bomb was dropped on the city.

August 6, 2024

Israel stares down ‘ring of fire’ as Iran pledges retaliation

Iran plays outs its "ring of fire" strategy as Israel finds itself encircled by hostile terrorist groups and under threat of a major attack from Tehran amid its war against Hamas.

August 5, 2024

Defense Secretary Austin taken by surprise upon news of 9/11 plea deals: 'Not consulted'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was surprised by a plea deal between prosecutors and three Sept. 11 terrorists, officials said.

August 5, 2024

CENTCOM commander meets with Israeli officials in strong show of 'support for Israel,' defense chief says

CENTCOM commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla visited Tel Aviv on Monday to meet with Israeli defense officials amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.

August 5, 2024

‘Deeply disappointing’: Durbin calls on Austin to reinstate controversial plea deals for 9/11 terrorists

Sen. Dick Durbin called for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to reinstate the plea deals given to 9/11 terrorists after they were withdrawn last week.