U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 396

July 17, 2024

Afghan child remains in limbo after appeals court voids U.S. Marine’s adoption

A custody battle over an orphaned Afghan child continues as 'Baby Doe' remains in custody of a U.S. Marine and his wife, but has family living in Texas ready to take her back.

July 17, 2024

On this day in history, July 17, 1945, the Potsdam Conference begins, final Allied summit after WWII

On this day in history, July 17, 1945, after Nazi Germany's surrender in World War II, the Potsdam Conference outside Berlin, Germany, began, with Truman, Churchill and Stalin.

July 15, 2024

James Comer: The legal warfare against Trump is falling aside

House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., reacts to the Trump classified documents case dismissed in Florida.

July 15, 2024

Trump's record far superior to Biden's on debt and inflation

On each one three measures – inflation, debt and interest rates – Trump’s achievements aren’t just a little better. They are FAR superior to Biden’s.

July 15, 2024

I ran the Pentagon under Trump and we need to fight like Reagan

America's defense budget continues to shrink while our adversaries rise in power. I ran the Pentagon but I learned from Ronald Reagan that 'peace through strength' is the way to win.

July 15, 2024

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on a summer breeze, a summer Olympian and a tough man for all seasons

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of national traits, trends, history and people. This week's quiz includes a look at a dynastic family that sacrificed two sons overseas.

July 13, 2024

Lawmakers rip Army brass over training slides suggesting pro-life groups could be tied to terrorism

At least 25 Republicans called on Army Secretary Christine Wormuth to explain slides used in training at Fort Bragg/Fort Liberty depicting pro-life groups among potential terror threats.

July 13, 2024

Israel confirms strike on compound in civilian area of Gaza targeting Oct. 7 mastermind

Officials with the Israeli Defense Force confirmed a strike was launched on an alleged Hamas compound in a civilian area of al-Mawasi in Gaza, targeting a mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks.

July 13, 2024

Top Dem plots tying SCOTUS funding to ‘enforceable' ethics code amid Thomas, Alito controversies

A top Democratic appropriator is looking at renewing an effort to prevent Supreme Court operational funds from being accessed until the court implements an enforceable ethics code.

July 12, 2024

On this day in history, July 12, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signs bill creating US Army Medal of Honor

On this day in history, July 12, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law a resolution creating a Medal of Honor for the Army, also known as the Congressional Medal of Honor.