Donald Trump vs. the "woke" military America's tremendous military diversity reflects who we are now. Trump wants to undo that, but he will fail Salon · Nov 12, 2024
Nearly $6 billion in funding for Ukraine will expire if Congress doesn't act by the end of the month U.S. officials say nearly $6 billion in funding for aid to Ukraine will expire at the end of the month unless Congress acts to extend the Pentagon’s authority to send weapons from its stockpile to Kyiv The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024
Middle East crisis: 10 Palestinian militants killed in major West Bank raids; US announces new sanctions against Israeli settlers – as it happened Hamas says 10 of its fighters have been killed with Israeli troops sealing off Jenin; US steps up efforts to target violent settlers The Guardian - US · Aug 28, 2024
Middle East crisis: Gaza hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi rescued in ‘complex operation’, says IDF – as it happened Bedouin Israeli hostage recovered in ‘complex rescue operation’, IDF says, and is in ‘normal’ medical condition The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 14, including children, Palestinians say Palestinian officials say Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 14 people, half of them children The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024
Japan And South Korea Strengthen Defense Ties Against Regional Threats Defense chiefs from US, Japan, and South Korea discuss regional challenges and unity for peace in response to China and North Korea. Collaboration and join... Top News · Jul 18, 2024
Expanding extremist groups in Africa fuel worries that they could attack the US or Western allies Violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group are growing in size and influence across Africa, fueling worries that as they improve their tactics, they could attack the U.S. or Western allies The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024
Netanyahu says ‘intense phase’ of fighting in Rafah nearly over Netanyahu threatens war on Lebanon as Israel sends more troops to the northern border to confront militant group Hezbollah The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024
US struggles with shaky relations and troop cuts in African nations as military leaders meet The forced U.S. troop withdrawals from bases in Niger and Chad and the potential to shift some troops to other nations in West Africa will be key issues as the top U.S. military officer meets with his counterparts at a conference The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024
US Military Warns Against Israeli Offensive In Lebanon U.S. military warns of risks in potential Israeli offensive in Lebanon, fearing Iranian support for Hezbollah. Efforts to prevent conflict escalation and f... Top News · Jun 23, 2024
General C.Q. Brown Discusses Current Military Challenges And Strategies Insights from General C.Q. Brown on D-Day legacy, current challenges, and military leadership in addressing global issues. Top News · Jun 8, 2024
Ukraine And Israel Urgently Need Military Aid From Congress Pentagon leaders warn of critical need for military aid to Ukraine and Israel due to funding delays, urging prompt action by Congress. Top News · Apr 18, 2024
US Faces Challenges In Fulfilling Israel's Weapon Requests US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair CQ Brown discusses limitations in fulfilling Israel's weapon requests and ongoing security assistance. Top News · Mar 29, 2024
Israel Commits To Protect US Troops In Gaza Humanitarian Mission Israel commits to safeguard US troops building floating dock for Gaza aid; US-Israel cooperation ensures force protection in the region. Top News · Mar 29, 2024
Top News · Mar 14, 2024 General Brown Visits U.S. Weapon Factories Amid Aid Debate General CQ Brown advocates for billion aid package supporting Ukraine and U.S. economy during visit to U.S. weapon factories.
The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024 Austin ordered strikes from hospital where he continues to get prostate cancer care, Pentagon says From his hospital room, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin first orchestrated and then watched in real time as the U.S. retaliatory attack on Yemen-based Houthi militants unfolded Thursday night
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023 Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart as US aims to warm relations with Beijing Gen. CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has spoken with his Chinese counterpart
Top News · Dec 18, 2023 Austin Urges Israel to Minimize Civilian Impact in Gaza US calls for Gaza cease-fire amid gripping chaos and strife, as an escalating conflict with Israel tests international peace efforts.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 The US is sharing hard lessons from urban combat in Iraq and Syria as Israel prepares to invade Gaza The prospect of Israeli forces launching an assault into Gaza’s dense urban neighborhoods is bringing back searing memories of the deadly battles the U.S.-led coalition fought against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria
WEKU · Oct 2, 2023 'The military has no role' in politics, says retiring chair of the Joint Chiefs The nation's most senior military officer has retired. He talks to All Things Considered about Donald Trump, democracy, and whether the U.S. military has been politicized.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 Senate confirms new army chief as one senator's objection holds up other military nominations The Senate is confirming three of the Pentagon’s top leaders, filling the posts after monthslong delays and as a Republican senator is still holding up hundreds of other nominations and promotions for military officers
Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2023 US Senate moves forward with military nominations despite abortion protest General CQ Brown has been confirmed as chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, despite a months-long Senate blockade.
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 Senate is set to confirm 3 military nominees but GOP senator still blocking hundreds of others The Senate is poised to confirm a new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as Democrats try to maneuver around holds placed on nominations by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville over Pentagon abortion policy
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023 Military officers begin to speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville's holds on promotions In the months since a single senator froze military promotions over the Pentagon’s abortion policy, the uniformed officers affected have been largely silent, wary of stepping into a political fray
Roll Call · Sep 12, 2023 SASC carries on with nomination hearings despite ongoing hold - Roll Call President Biden’s pick to be the Air Force’s next top officer breezed through his hearing Tuesday before Senate Armed Services.