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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.
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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.
When does a bridge count as military spending? Inside NATO’s new defense plans.European nations have pledged more NATO funding partly through a novel redefinition of “defense.” Is it gimmickry or a more holistic approach to security?
‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Why Florida’s Native Americans oppose a new migrant facility“Alligator Alcatraz” is what Florida officials are calling their new migrant detention center in a remote part of the Everglades. The project faces strong opposition from environmental activists and Native American tribes who say the land is sacred.
As Israel and Iran weigh truce, US troops in region remain on alertIran attacked a U.S. military base in response to the bombing of its nuclear sites. American bases in the Middle East remain on high alert amid a hoped-for truce.
Army parade collides with protests over Trump’s deployment of military on US soilAs the U.S. Army celebrates 250 years since its founding, a grand parade overseen by President Trump comes amid signs of strain for the military. The latest source of turmoil: his efforts to deploy troops on domestic soil.
Israel launches major attack on Iran’s nuclear programThe attack hit multiple sites and killed the head of the Revolutionary Guards. It appeared to be the most significant attack on Iran since its 1980s war with Iraq.
Army changes base names that honored Eisenhower, Black soldiers, and womenThe Army is changing the names of seven bases back to their original ones by renaming them for soldiers with the same last names from other war eras. The move reverses the Biden administration’s efforts to remove names honoring Confederate leaders.
Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ defense plan: Would it work? Is it worth it?New U.S. defenses against potential missile strikes are seen by some experts as “absolutely necessary.” They also come with big costs and geopolitical risks.
Ukraine drone strike exposed Russian vulnerability, and sent a signal to TrumpUkraine’s asymmetric drone attack caught the world’s attention and dealt a significant blow to Russia’s defense. Peace prospects may hinge on how Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump respond.
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