U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 412

June 1, 2024

Court rips 'grossly erroneous' decision by judge presiding over LSU student's attack: 'Abuse of discretion'

The Louisiana Supreme Court reversed a decision by a district court judge in the case of a 1974 rape conviction, calling it a "patent abuse of discretion."

May 31, 2024

Bill Maher struggles whether Trump should go to jail following guilty verdict: 'MAGA nation will go nuts'

HBO star Bill Maher expressed trepidation at the idea of sending former President Trump to prison following his guilty verdict this week in the New York trial.

May 31, 2024

Turkish drone strikes in Syria kill 4 U.S.-backed fighters, wound 11 civilians, Kurdish group says

Four U.S.-backed fighters have been killed and 11 civilians wounded in northeastern Syria by Turkish drone strikes; civilian vehicles and homes in and near the city of Qamishli were hit.

May 31, 2024

Biden mocks idea he's 'pulling the strings' in Trump prosecution: 'I didn't know I was that powerful'

Fox News' Peter Doocy asked President Biden about whether he was concerned about facing indictments himself after former President Trump's guilty verdict.

May 31, 2024

US, allies demand end to North Korean weapon transfers for Russian use against Ukraine

The U.S. and its main allies in a joint statement released on Friday urged North Korea to halt weapon transfers to Russia's military for use against Ukraine.

May 31, 2024

Ukraine seeks to strike Russian targets with Western weapons, Zelenskyy says

It's only a matter of time before Ukraine utilizes Western weaponry to strike military targets within Russia, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

May 31, 2024

China's hesitation to discuss Russia-Ukraine war raises concerns of pro-Moscow stance

China has displayed hesitance to engage in discussions about the Russia-Ukraine war, voicing reservations. The country has claimed to have a neutral stance.

May 31, 2024

Kim Jong Un supervised drills simulating attacks on South Korea, North Korea says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised drills with multiple rocket launchers, demonstrating the nation's readiness for a preemptive strike against South Korea.

May 31, 2024

Combat in part of north Gaza is over, Israeli military says

Israeli forces have shifted their focus to disrupting Hamas activities in Rafah, South Gaza, after days of intense fighting in north Gaza, military officials say.

May 31, 2024

Ukraine's military recruits thousands of prison inmates with promise of forgiven sentences

Ukraine is enlisting prisoners to fight against Russia in an effort to bolster its military numbers in the war against Russia. More than 4,000 inmates have applied to join.