Tag: United States Defense and Military Forces
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Hegseth Faces Impeachment Effort and Bipartisan Scrutiny After Midterm Elections
A looming impeachment push could put President Trump’s polarizing defense secretary in a standoff with Democrats and Republicans.
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National Guard to Expand Patrols in Washington With Military Vehicles and Boats
The Pentagon said that the decision by Pete Hegseth to widen the patrols was made on Oct. 29, just before a landslide defeat for Republicans in the midterm elections.
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U.S. Assisted Venezuela in Deadly Drone Strike, Officials Say
The attack on a drug-trafficking group killed about two dozen people, a rights group said. It comes as the United States is militarizing the fight against “narcoterrorism” in Latin America.
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Trump Pushes Venezuela for Agreement Allowing U.S. Troops to Stay
The two countries have long been adversaries, and the United States attacked Venezuela this year, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio is starting talks on a legal agreement.
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Israeli Claims of Iranian Chemical Weapons Divide U.S. Officials
Some administration officials suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to draw President Trump back into military action.
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U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure
The action was limited, the officials said, with no immediate plans to escalate. The strikes come on the eve of the midterm elections.
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How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Scientific Research Machine
The system that has driven life-altering discoveries and helped make the United States a superpower is now under intense strain.
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A Sailor Jumped From the U.S.S. Lincoln. The Navy Punished Him.
The case offers a rare look at the military’s handling of mental health issues during extended deployments.
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Iran War Cost Rises to $47.1 Billion, Pentagon Told Lawmakers
The estimate through Oct. 16 shows that bombs, missiles and other munitions accounted for more than 60 percent of expenses.
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U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections
Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat.