Democrats Assert They Are Not at Fault for Troops Serving Without Pay During Schumer Shutdown
US military service members are starting to feel the pinch of financial strain due to ongoing government shutdowns. However, Senate Democrats don’t seem ready to take action to reopen the government anytime soon. If the shutdown persists, military families are set to miss their next paycheck on October 15th. It’s been noted that Senate Democrats […]
Naked bike ride planned as Trump prepares to send troops to Portland
Portland, Oregon – Following President Trump’s announcement regarding the deployment of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, local advocacy groups are organizing an “emergency” nude bike ride as a form of protest. These groups, who are offshoots of the original Portland World Naked Bike Ride, stated on social media that they plan to ride in […]
Pritzker: Trump administration requested the Pentagon to deploy 100 troops to Illinois
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker voiced strong condemnation regarding a recent clash between soldiers and civilians in the Chicago area following the Trump administration’s decision to send 100 troops to Prairie. He explained that the Illinois State Guard had received a memo from the Department of Homeland Security, which had communicated the Pentagon’s directive for troops […]
Iraq begins a ‘new era’ of stability as U.S. troops consider withdrawal
Iraq’s Path to Stability and Sovereignty In a recent interview, President Abdratif Jamal Rashid expressed optimism about Iraq’s trajectory, stating the country is entering a “new stage” of stability and growth. He remarked that Iraq is now “100% safe,” following over two decades of preparation to improve its conditions. While Washington acknowledged its role in […]
Senate Democrat advises Trump against deploying troops to Portland: ‘Stay away’
Senator Wyden Responds to Trump’s Military Plans for Portland Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) made it clear to President Trump that the military presence is not wanted in Portland, Oregon. He publicly rejected Trump’s claims about unrest surrounding the ice facility, sharing a video depicting a calm scene without any riots. “Trump asserts he is under […]
Portland’s mayor opposes Trump’s proposal to deploy federal troops in the city.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson reacted on Saturday to President Donald Trump’s intention to send federal troops to the city, asserting that there is no lawlessness or violence requiring such action. Trump had announced earlier that morning that troops would be sent to Portland in response to a request from the Department of Homeland Security. He […]
Trump Clears Troops to Safeguard Portland ICE Centers from Antifa
Trump Authorizes Troops to Protect Portland Amid Antifa Concerns President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of troops to safeguard facilities in Portland, Oregon, including those of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing attacks by Antifa. On Saturday morning, Trump announced the decision on social media, stating it came at the request of Homeland Security […]
Trump announces deployment of troops to Portland
On Saturday morning, President Trump announced that he would be deploying US troops to Portland to safeguard both the city and the Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities from groups like ANTIFA, which he referred to as “domestic terrorists.” “Following a request from Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem, I’m directing Secretary of War Pete Hegses to […]
Senators Marshall and Warnock promote initiative to enhance military nutrition: ‘Well-nourished troops are prepared troops’
New Initiative to Promote Healthier Eating For Service Members Two senators are pushing to steer military personnel away from heavily processed foods and fast food by introducing a system that provides coupons for base grocery stores. Senators Roger Marshall, a Republican from Kansas, and Raphael Warnock, a Democrat from Georgia, have introduced the Commissary Healthy […]
Panelist on MSNBC Says 11% of US Troops Are White Supremacists
Maya Wiley on Extremism in the Military On Monday, former federal prosecutor Maya Wiley expressed concerns on MSNBC, estimating that about 11% of U.S. military personnel may identify as white supremacists or extremists. In a related event, the Supreme Court approved the Trump administration’s move to lift immigration-related restrictions in Los Angeles. Justice Brett Kavanaugh […]