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Trump Pushes Through Policy Changes And Staffing Appointments In Last Days In Office
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
In the final weeks of his administration, President Trump is pushing through policies and making appointments that his successor will have to contend with.
Trump Shakes Up The Military, But To What End?
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
The president has taken a series of abrupt moves, firing the defense secretary and announcing troop cutbacks in Afghanistan and Iraq. Critics say these actions have no clear strategic goal.
White House Appears To Be Behind Latest News Out Of The Pentagon
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
A recent shake-up in senior leadership at the Pentagon has raised a lot of questions. Those questions increased with news about the administration's plan to pull troops out of Afghanistan and Iraq.
Trump To Order Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan And Iraq, A Source Confirms
Monday, November 16, 2020
A U.S official has confirmed with NPR that the White House is planning to cut the number of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. This news comes in the wake of a shake-up in leadership at the Pentagon.
Shake-Up At Pentagon Puts Trump Loyalists Into Senior Roles
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The firing of Defense Secretary Mark Esper was the beginning of a series of changes to top-level positions at the Pentagon.
The National Security Implications Of Trump's Firing Of Esper
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
President Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Monday — replacing him with Christopher C. Miller, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center. What does the timing of this mean?
Defense Secretary Mark Esper To Be Replaced By Christopher C. Miller
Monday, November 09, 2020
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has been "terminated," President Trump announced on Twitter on Monday. Esper will be replaced by Christopher C. Miller, director of the National Counterterrorism Center.
Trump 'Terminates' Secretary Of Defense Mark Esper
Monday, November 09, 2020
Secretary Esper has kept a letter of resignation on hand since the summer, when he and the president disagreed over the use of active duty troops to put down street protests.
Black Lives Matter Plaza Crowds React To Biden Win
Saturday, November 07, 2020
Steps from the White House, where divisions of the past year have played out, crowds are celebrating. So far, the National Guard has not been activated this election.
How Police, National Guard And Military Are Preparing For Election Day Tensions
Monday, October 26, 2020
Uniformed police are generally not allowed around polling places, and the Pentagon doesn't want to get involved. Still, they're getting ready if things get out of control.
Will Law And Order Need To Be Enforced During Election Day Polling?
Monday, October 26, 2020
Uniformed police are generally not allowed around polling places, and the Pentagon doesn't want to get involved. Still, authorities are getting ready if things get out of control.
Gen. Milley: 'We're Trying To End A War Responsibly, Deliberately'
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Last week the president tweeted that troops should be home from Afghanistan by Christmas. In an interview with NPR, Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said no final decisions have been made.
What Trump's Positive Coronavirus Test Result Means For National Security
Friday, October 02, 2020
The military's Commander in Chief, President Donald Trump, is in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus. So what does that mean for the military operations?
Nearly 500 National Security Experts Endorse Biden For President
Thursday, September 24, 2020
In a letter addressed to "Our Fellow Citizens," the 489 signees, which include 22 four-star officers, state the "current president" is not up to "the enormous responsibilities of his office."
Army Marshals Resources To Aid In Race For Coronavirus Vaccine
Monday, September 14, 2020
The Army is working with private industry to create a coronavirus vaccine, but also working on its own. The military service has a history of creating vaccines and making medical breakthroughs.
Trump's Attacks Put Military In 'Presidential Campaign Minefield'
Thursday, September 10, 2020
President Trump came into office with high praise for current and former generals, but now he's attacking them in ways that are unprecedented, according to military analysts.
10 Countries Participate In Biennial Naval Exercises Off Hawaii
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The United States and nine other countries are participating in naval exercises off Hawaii. China used to partake in this biennial exercise, but its relations with the U.S. are tense now.
Gen. Charles Brown Jr. To Become 1st Black Military Service Chief
Thursday, August 06, 2020
The Air Force's new top officer, Gen. Charles Brown Jr., is the first African American to serve as a military service chief. He will be the first Black officer on the Joint Chiefs of Staff since 1993.
U.S. Army To Soldiers As Training Resumes: 'Get Your Masks On'
Friday, July 31, 2020
Some 4,000 National Guard soldiers are the first to return to large-scale training at Fort Irwin, Calif., since the pandemic hit in March. Generals say the troops are regularly monitored for symptoms.
'Maybe I'm Not As Safe As Before': Turkish Admiral Seeking Asylum In U.S. Speaks Out
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Mustafa Ugurlu who was charged with staging a July, 2016 coup but denied any involvement, says while his family has been embraced in Norfolk, Va., he fears the Turkish state will track him down.