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Trump aims to expand domestic military use if reelected
The Republican presidential candidate has pledged to station troops at the U.S.-Mexico border and use troops to carry out domestic policy priorities.
Most land mine use banned by US military, except in Korea
The announcement reverses a more permissive stance by then-President Donald Trump, and it concludes a review that has lasted for more than a year. Bonnie Jenkins, the State Department’s undersecretary for arms control and international security, said the new policy fulfills “a commitment that President Biden made as a candidate,” when he described Trump’s decision as “reckless.”
Biden nixes Trump design for Air Force One over cost, delay
The new aircraft are estimated to replace the VC-25A planes in 2026, years behind schedule.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Pence — not Trump — asked Guard troops to help defend Capitol on Jan. 6, panel says
The accusation was among multiple findings from the panel charged with investigating the lead-up and response to the attempted insurrection.
Panel unveils nine Army base name recommendations
The commission is charged with renaming bases whose names currently honor Confederate leaders.
Trump improperly punished brother of impeachment witness, military watchdog finds
But the Pentagon inspector general does not recommend any firings or adverse actions in response to the infractions.
No foul play in moving Space Command to Alabama, Pentagon watchdog says
The Pentagon watchdog found that the Air Force followed the rules in picking Redstone Arsenal, but it questioned whether the service’s base-selection process leads to the best fit.
Trump denies new claims he wanted US military to attack protesters
Former President Donald Trump denied his defense secretary's accusations that he wanted U.S. military members to shoot protestors during civil rights demonstrations in summer 2020, but declined comment on Mark Esper's assertion that he suggested using missiles to attack drug cartels in Mexico.
Trump officials gave improper national security loans to trucking firm, lawmakers allege
The report accuses officials of overruling Pentagon recommendations to give $700 million in low-interest loans to YRC Worldwide Inc., now known as Yellow Corp.
Biden plan to shelve Trump-era sea nuke comes under fire
U.S. President Joe Biden’s plans to cancel the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear program have emerged as an early political brawl in a brewing fight over next year’s defense budget.
By Joe Gould