Senators Tuberville and Lee maintain block due to Defense Department policy violating the Hyde Amendment. The Senate was unsuccessful in its effort to confirm military promotions this week…
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U.S. and Japan Conduct Joint Military Exercise
The forces conducted defense drills in the Philippine Sea. Two U.S. Navy aircraft carriers recently conducted military exercises with a Japanese helicopter destroyer, strengthening the cooperation between Japanese…
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Defense Secretary Reports U.S. Strikes on Iran-Backed Targets in Syria
The move is in response to dozens of attacks against U.S. bases in the region. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. has conducted air attacks on…
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Senator Cotton Urges DOJ Probe of Pro-Hamas Protestors
He states that protestors are breaking federal laws. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas wrote to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking that the Department of Justice investigate pro-Hamas demonstrations…
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Secretary of State Visits Iraqi Prime Minister
Attacks against U.S. troops in the Middle East have increased since Hamas attacked Israel. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced trip to Baghdad, Iraq, where…
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Defense Department Releases Annual Military Suicide Report
The defense secretary says, “We must integrate prevention into all our efforts.“ The Department of Defense (DoD) recently released the annual report tracking the suicide rate of current…
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President Sends War Powers Notification to Congress
His action follows strikes in Iraq and Syria. President Joe Biden sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana and Senate Pro Tempore Patty Murray of…
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U.S., South Korea, and Japan Conduct First-Ever Joint Aerial Drill
The trilateral exercise came in response to North Korea’s nuclear threat. The air forces of the United States, South Korea, and Japan recently conducted an inaugural joint aerial…
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Navy Offers Lucrative Bonuses to Retain EOD Officers
Annual financial incentives increased under the new system. The U.S. Navy recently introduced a new incentive policy for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) officers, offering significant bonuses to extended…
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Secretaries of State and Defense Discuss U.S. Readiness
Secretary Blinken says, “We don’t want escalation.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated on Sunday that the United States is ready to respond…
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