Venezuela Sends Military into Communities to Instruct Citizens on Fighting Trump
On Thursday, Nicolas Maduro declared that his government will instruct military personnel this weekend on how to educate locals in handling weapons, citing a looming “invasion” from the United States. The Maduro administration has consistently described the US military’s presence in nearby Caribbean waters as a “threat.” They argue that President Trump’s anti-drug initiatives are […]
Chinese Military Schools Assist Russia in Avoiding Sanctions
Recent research from the Australian Institute of Strategic Policy (ASPI) and Radio Free Europe (RFE) reveals that China’s Defense University has significantly stepped up collaborations with Russian institutions. These efforts seem aimed at obtaining skills and knowledge likely restricted by international sanctions related to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. ASPI and RFE reported that out of […]
Using the military for policing on land or at sea raises concerns
On September 2, President Trump issued a directive resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals suspected of running drug boats in the Southern Caribbean. A few days later, Trump confirmed that the military had carried out the orders, mentioning another strike against a Venezuelan vessel linked to drug trafficking, which resulted in three more fatalities. […]
Conservatives Oppose Trump’s Military Candidate Accused of Supporting DEI
President Donald Trump’s nomination of Lt. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga to head the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) has sparked criticism from some conservatives. This reaction comes particularly due to Braga’s emphasis on “woke” initiatives, especially in relation to military diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and LGBT matters. On September 5, Trump announced Braga’s nomination […]
Pentagon says Charlie Kirk’s military recruitment story is completely inaccurate.
The Pentagon is strongly denying recent reports concerning potential military recruitment initiatives related to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. According to Pentagon spokesperson Kingsley Wilson, claims published by NBC News are “100% wrong” and based on anonymous sources. He criticized NBC for allegedly fabricating the story without understanding what the Recruitment Task Force is […]
Trump Urges Starmer to Use Military to Resolve Border Migrant Issue
Trump Addresses UK Immigration and Energy Issues During Visit President Donald Trump looked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for solutions to the ongoing immigration challenges in the UK. The visit’s final event took place at Checkers, the Prime Minister’s country house, and included a joint press conference. Despite the gravity of the topic, Trump […]
Senate Democrats request a hearing on Trump’s use of the military in American cities
On Wednesday, every Democratic member of the Senate Armed Services Committee urged the chairman to convene a hearing “as soon as possible” with officials from the Pentagon, highlighting concerns about the rising deployment of military personnel in U.S. cities. In a letter, Speaker Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) noted the interest of 13 Democrats regarding the administration’s […]
New grooming standards introduced for military personnel by the Pentagon
New Grooming Standards Announced by Pentagon This week, the Pentagon revealed updates to its grooming standards, emphasizing the need for service members to maintain a “clean shave.” War Secretary Pete Hegses has indicated that troops who require medical exemptions will be allowed to have facial hair for up to a year, provided they adhere to […]
Military Academy Plans to Close Soon Because of Low Enrollment
Valley Forge Military Academy to Close Permanently Valley Forge Military Academy, steeped in history, is set to close its doors for good due to rising costs and decreasing enrollment. The announcement was made on Tuesday, stating that the academy will cease operations following the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. The board determined that continuing […]
Trump Declares Military Action Against Another Drug-Trafficking Vessel
US Military Strikes Venezuelan Drug Ship President Donald Trump has announced that the US military carried out a “second campaign attack” on a Venezuelan drug ship transporting “illicit drugs.” In a post, Trump mentioned that this operation resulted in the deaths of three “male terrorists,” and importantly, “the US military was not harmed” during the […]