Marine commandant undergoes open-heart surgery, will return to full duty after rehab
Gen. Eric Smith, commander of the U.S. Marine Corps, underwent open-heart surgery Monday to repair a valve in his heart, the Marine Corps announced. Smith was confirmed as the new commander on September 21, but was initially hospitalized after suffering a cardiac arrest near his home at the Marine Corps Barracks in Washington on October […]
Trump: Fire Austin for ‘improper professional conduct and dereliction of duty’
Former President Trump on Monday called for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to be fired for failing to disclose that he was hospitalized for four days last week. President Trump said, “The ousted Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, should be fired immediately for his professional misconduct and dereliction of duty.'' real social posts Monday. “He's been […]
‘Dereliction Of Duty’: Secretary of Defense Austin Draws Fire Over Handling Of Undisclosed Medical Condition
The House Armed Services Committee joined statements from across the political and defense spectrum and issued a press release on Sunday, warning government officials that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin remains reportedly hospitalized. He expressed “concern” over the delay in “publicizing” his health status. Committee released A bipartisan press statement from Republican Chairman Rep. Mike […]
Record-breaking 378 officers shot in the line of duty in 2023: FOP report
The number of police officers shot and killed in the line of duty hit a record high in 2023, according to a report by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The National Police Group, which has more than 373,000 members, said 378 police officers were shot and killed in the line of duty in 2023, […]