Latest ""
First Lady honors World War I veterans, advocates of national memorial
The National World War I Memorial, which opened to the public in April 2021, will be completed in September of this year.
By Zamone Perez
Obama defense secretary talks Trump administration, transgender troops and how to lead half the federal government
Ash Carter talks leadership, policy, and why it's a mistake to take the SECDEF job out of a sense of obligation.
Here’s what you need to know about the US aid package to Ukraine that Trump delayed
The U.S. has committed more than $1.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since 2014, when Russian-backed separatists began driving tanks through eastern Ukraine.
In new book, Mattis takes shots at the president (but not that one)
The former defense secretary avoids Trump in his new memoir but offers criticism of past presidents.
McCain’s family fights to define legacy of civility, service
A year after McCain's death from brain cancer, the library is one way his family members are fighting to shape how the world remembers the Vietnam War hero and veteran senator and to prevent President Donald Trump from doing it for them.
Trump, Shanahan distance themselves from McCain controversy
The Pentagon’s acting chief, Patrick Shanahan, ordered his chief of staff to investigate the flap.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
‘Ninja bomb’ is a bladed anvil that shreds terrorists with no risk of collateral damage, Pentagon says
The precision Ninja bomb is also kitted out with six internal blades that can cut through buildings or cars with ease.
By Jon Simkins
The European Deterrence (Reassurance) Initiative sends the wrong message
In Washington, the European Deterrence Initiative is cast as a demonstration of America’s commitment to European allies. In reality, however, it’s a duplicative program which functions as yet another U.S. entitlement to Europe.
By Daniel DePetris
Chelsea Manning back in jail after refusing to testify on WikiLeaks
The 31-year-old can face up to 18 months in jail for refusing to testify before a grand jury.
By Jon Simkins