US to increase Marines stationed in Norway, drawing ire from Moscow
America is more than doubling the number of Marines in Norway, following plans outlined in June, in a move that is drawing ire from Moscow. The Norwegian defense ministry said Wednesday that the US...
View ArticleTreasury targets Chinese, Russian shipping firms for violating North Korea...
The Treasury Department on Wednesday targeted three Chinese, Russian and Singaporean shipping firms for violating financial sanctions meant to cut off foreign aid to North Korea’s economy.The...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Trump revokes Brennan's security clearance | Brennan...
Happy Wednesday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I'm Rebecca Kheel, and here's your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. THE TOPLINE: Weeks after first...
View ArticleGOP senator reviving effort to rein in Trump on tariffs
GOP Sen. Bob Corker (Tenn.) is reviving his effort to rein in President Trump on trade, setting up another fight between congressional Republicans and the White House. Corker told reporters on...
View ArticleState Dept. alarmed about Russian satellite's ‘abnormal behavior’
U.S. officials are raising concerns about the “very abnormal behavior” of a Russian satellite, suggesting that it could pose a threat to American satellites.ABC News reported that Assistant Secretary...
View ArticlePompeo announces 'Iran Action Group' to steer post-nuclear deal policy
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Thursday the creation of an “Iran Action Group” to coordinate the State Department’s post-nuclear deal Iran policy.“Our hope is that one day soon we can reach a...
View ArticleMattis aide tapped to lead Southern Command
Defense Secretary James Mattis’ senior military advisor has been tapped to be the next chief of the U.S. military in South America, Mattis and the Pentagon announced Thursday.President Trump nominated...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Pompeo creates 'action group' for Iran policy |...
Happy Thursday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I'm Rebecca Kheel, and here's your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. THE TOPLINE: The Trump...
View ArticleTrump’s military parade postponed to next year, Pentagon says
President Trump's military parade planned for Veterans Day has been postponed until at least next year, the Pentagon announced Thursday.Pentagon spokesman Col. Rob Manning said in a statement that the...
View ArticleMilitary pilots attacked with laser beams 350 times in last 7 months: report
U.S. military pilots flying in the Middle East are facing laser pointer attacks at a rate higher than the Pentagon has previously acknowledged, according to a report.Officials at U.S. Air Forces...
View ArticleTrump cancels military parade, blaming DC for cost
President Trump on Friday said that he was canceling plans for a military parade, blaming a $92 million price tag and local politicians in Washington, D.C.The cost of the parade had appeared to be...
View ArticlePentagon: Chinese military 'likely training' for strikes against US...
A Pentagon report released Thursday details China’s aggressive plans for expansion in regard to its global presence and military capabilities.It notes China has significantly bolstered its bombing...
View ArticleTurkey refuses to release pastor despite threat of US sanctions
A Turkish appeals court upheld U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson’s house arrest Thursday despite threats of retaliation from the Trump administration, according to Bloomberg.Brunson has lived in Istanbul for...
View ArticleVets group seeks to hold 5K race after Trump cancels military parade:...
A nonprofit veterans organization announced on Friday that it is seeking to hold a 5K race for Veterans Day next year mocking President Trump.VoteVets, an organization that focuses on nonpartisan...
View ArticleTrump appointee recommends NSA, Cyber Command remain under same leader
Gen. Paul Nakasone, who leads both the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command, reportedly told top Pentagon officials that he believes both organizations should remain under the same...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Trump cancels military parade, blames DC for cost | DC...
Happy Friday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I'm Rebecca Kheel, and here's your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. THE TOPLINE: The price tag rained...
View ArticlePentagon, GOP breathe sign of relief after Trump cancels parade
The Pentagon is off the hook — at least for the time being — for planning President Trump’s display of military might down Pennsylvania Avenue. Trump cancelled his desired military parade after its $92...
View ArticleMattis says he'll dispatch Navy hospital ship to help Venezuelan migrants
Defense Secretary James Mattis said Friday that a U.S. Navy hospital ship will be deployed to the Colombian coast to treat refugees from Venezuela.“It is absolutely a humanitarian mission. We’re not...
View ArticleDefense Dept making $34 million upgrades to two backup presidential aircraft:...
The Department of Defense is reportedly funneling $34 million into renovations for two aircraft that serve as back ups to Air Force One so the planes' interiors more closely resemble the one on the...
View ArticleSenators demand answers on reported lead poisoning at Army bases
A handful of senators sent a letter to the Army on Friday asking about reports of lead poisoning on U.S. military bases and urging officials to outline steps they are taking to protect any affected...
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