WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge said Tuesday he knows of no U.S. Supreme Court precedent that would justify the Pentagon’s censure of a sitting U.S. senator who joined a videotaped call for troops to resist illegal orders from the Trump administration. Senator Mark Kelly had a front seat in the courtroom as his lawyers … Read more
Pete Hegseth’s bomb-first, question-later approach to alleged narcoterrorists is reportedly helping those same terrorists get off scot-free. A direct bombing by Hegseth on a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Ecuador destroyed the evidence that was crucial to the prosecution of the survivors, according to a damning report by the Washington Post. Andrés Fernando Tufiño Chila, … Read more
By Joey Roulette and Mike Stone WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) – The Trump administration is planning an executive order that would limit dividends, buybacks and executive pay for defense contractors whose projects are over budget and delayed, according to three sources briefed on the order. President Donald Trump and the Pentagon have long complained about … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote this week on a bill that would authorize $900 billion for military programs, including boosting pay for service members, slashing Pentagon diversity efforts and requiring the release of footage of forces blowing up alleged drug boats. The National Defense Authorization Act is traditionally a strong bipartisan … Read more
According to a new report, President Donald Trump is starting to get bored with the ongoing controversies currently plaguing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. While the president has stood by Hegseth in public, he has shown less enthusiasm behind closed doors, The Atlantic reported Friday, citing several unnamed sources familiar with the White House discussions. “[Trump] … Read more
WASHINGTON – US Senator Mark Kelly alleged that President Donald Trump is sending a “message” that Americans cannot criticize their government – after the Pentagon last week opened an investigation into the Arizona Democrat that could include a recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings. “They’re trying to send a message to retired service members, … Read more