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US flexes its military power, but regime change in Venezuela wouldn’t be easyThe USS Gerald R. Ford’s deployment to the Caribbean escalates U.S. military presence in the region. It might be about more than counternarcotics operations.
With Russian cyberattacks on the rise, NATO nations ready to play offenseAs China and Russia try to weaken NATO nations through cyberattacks, the alliance is responding with plans for better coordination – including for counterattack.
Amid ‘drug boat’ strikes, US military ramps up presence near Venezuela. Why?Without congressional approval, the Trump administration is building up military forces in the Caribbean, mainly in Puerto Rico, suggesting a land operation might follow.
The shutdown stresses military families, even if they get a paycheckPresident Trump says troops will be paid Oct. 15. But America’s military families are still braced for missed paychecks. For many, that pay is essential in a career of service and risk.
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‘If I leave ... what is left?’ Why officers battle Hegseth for women’s right to fight.High-ranking women say they are watching the gains they spent their careers building being erased. Despite Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech on Tuesday, they are determined to keep serving their country.
Hegseth tells military leaders US is falling short, must improve to ‘prevent war’Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told roughly 800 military leaders that the military is in “decay” and that service members will be held to the “highest male standard.”
Russia’s repeated flights over NATO countries prompt calls for actionRussia’s continued flying of drones and jets over Europe is prompting NATO’s review of how effectively it can defend against military moves by Moscow.
What’s in a name: Will Trump’s ‘Department of War’ actually be more warlike?The U.S. Defense Department’s proposed name change marks a clear shift in military messaging. Less clear is whether it means a policy change as well.
Russian drones, downed over Poland, prompt pushback from NATO allianceRussia says it didn’t plan to fly drones over Poland, but NATO's leader calls it a “reckless” move that will only strengthen the alliance's resolve.
Trump opens a military campaign against drug cartels. It’s not an easy fight.A missile attack against an alleged crime boat symbolizes how the Trump administration is using new and controversial tactics against drug cartels. U.S. military assets are formidable, but so are the challenges.
Here are legal issues raised by Trump’s order for national ‘quick reaction force’President Donald Trump wants to create a national ‘quick reaction force.’ Experts say his order raises legal issues around the military acting as police.
After years of sluggish enlistments, the US military gets a surge of recruitsIn 2022, the U.S. Army missed its recruiting goal by 25%. Now pay raises, a path to citizenship for immigrants, and a patriotism surge may be drawing new soldiers.
Immigration police say they mask to stop retribution. They may be risking trust.The Trump administration argues that with increased political violence, masks keep law enforcement officers safe. Others say they erode public trust.
Why Trump made a U-turn on military aid to UkraineIt’s been a roller coaster week for Ukraine, with U.S. military aid first paused, and then reinstated. The shifts follow President Donald Trump’s frosty signals to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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