U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 394

June 12, 2024

Fiscal hawks slam ‘worst’ 2024 earmarks from both parties totaling $22B in spending

Citizens Against Government Waste released their annual "Pig Book" of the worst pork barrel spending projects.

June 12, 2024

On this day in history, June 12, 1987, Reagan urges Gorbachev to 'tear down this wall'

Profound urging by President Ronald Reagan on this day in history, June 12, 1987, to Soviet leader Gorbachev to "tear down this wall," referring to the Berlin Wall, was iconic of Reagan's presidency.

June 11, 2024

Republicans vow to continue pursuing 'Biden crime family' after Hunter Biden's guilty verdict

Republican reactions to Tuesday's verdict in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial rolled in as lawmakers urged continued scrutiny of "the Biden crime family."

June 11, 2024

Hunter Biden guilty on all counts. What we just learned about smoke, mirrors and privilege

The only surprise from Hunter Biden's trial was that it took jurors more than five minutes to convict him on all three gun charges that he faced in a federal courtroom.

June 11, 2024

President Biden reacts to son Hunter's guilty verdict in gun trial: 'I am also a dad'

President Biden reacted to the conviction of his son, Hunter Biden, in the aftermath of Hunter's guilty verdict Tuesday, with the commander in chief stressing that he is a dad too.

June 11, 2024

Hamas says it accepts UN cease-fire resolution, but Blinken an obstacle to negotiations

An official for the Hamas terrorist group said it accepts a UN Security Council cease-fire resolution that would bring a truce to fighting in Gaza.

June 10, 2024

UN halts food distribution from US-built Gaza pier due to security concerns

The United Nations' World Food Programme is temporarily suspending deliveries from a U.S.-built temporary pier on the coast of Gaza, citing safety concerns, officials said.

June 10, 2024

Youngkin calls out Pentagon’s plan to gift China millions with rooftop solar panels

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin called out a Defense Department plan to put solar panels on the Pentagon and other installations, noting China's dominance in the industry.

June 9, 2024

Iran-backed Houthi rebels strike 2 commercial ships in Gulf of Aden

Houthi rebels backed by Iran launched attacks on two commercial ships in the Gulf of Aden over the weekend, causing damage to both, though no injuries were reported.

June 9, 2024

Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station: History of the significant single-day Civil War battle

The anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station is June 9. On this day in 1863, thousands clashed, leading to a turning point at the Battle of Gettysburg.