Defense Secretary Mark EsperMark EsperAmash: Trump claim about US embassy threats ‘seems to be totally made up’ Weld says Trump wants reporters to ‘roam free’ in Iran, but not US Defense secretary: Iranians ‘standing up and asserting their rights, their aspirations’ MORE said Sunday that the Iranians are “standing up and asserting their rights” in […]
Read MoreRep. Justin AmashJustin AmashAmash: Trump claim about US embassy threats ‘seems to be totally made up’ Amash accuses Trump of selling military support to Saudi Arabia Sarah Sanders says she ‘can’t think of anything dumber than’ having Congress run foreign policy MORE (Mich.), an Independent who left the Republican Party last year, said Sunday that […]
Read MoreThe Interior Department is planning to halt the use of almost 1,000 drones over concerns that some of the parts were developed in China, the Financial Times reported Sunday. The administration would be stopping its biggest civilian drone programs in fear that China could use the drones for spying, two people briefed on the plans […]
Read MoreHappy Friday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I’m Ellen Mitchell, and here’s your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. THE TOPLINE: Secretary of State Mike PompeoMichael (Mike) Richard PompeoOvernight Defense: Pompeo defends intel on Soleimani strike | Iraqi PM tells US to start working on plan for withdrawal | Paul, […]
Read MoreClick:Hand-Forged Anime Sword A group of environmental organizations is raising alarms about the Defense Department’s alleged incineration of PFAS chemicals, also called “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and human body. The green groups, which include the Sierra Club and legal group Earthjustice, argued in a letter to Defense Secretary Mark EsperMark EsperOvernight […]
Read MoreSecretary of Defense Mark EsperMark EsperAmash: Trump claim about US embassy threats ‘seems to be totally made up’ Weld says Trump wants reporters to ‘roam free’ in Iran, but not US Defense secretary: Iranians ‘standing up and asserting their rights, their aspirations’ MORE said on Sunday that he did not see intelligence that supported President […]
Read MoreA state senator in Vermont introduced legislation this week that would make it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to use or possess a cellphone. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. John Rodgers (D), says cellphones have been linked to loss of life among teenagers, from distracted driving to cyber bullying that results in […]
Read MoreU.S. troops at the al-Asad airbase in Iraq were aware that an attack by the Iranians was coming hours before missiles struck on Wednesday, allowing them to flee the site, according to a CNN report. No fatalities were reported, which officers called a “miracle,” as missiles landed just a few meters from bunkers, and some essential […]
Read MorePresident TrumpDonald John TrumpUS troops knew about attack on al-Asad airbase, were able to take shelter: report Democrats expand ground game to woo Latinos in Nevada Trump tweets message of support to Iranian protesters: ‘Your courage is inspiring’ MORE is heading into the final year of his first term with a strong job market that could […]
Read MoreOman’s former culture minister Haitham bin Tariq Al Said has been named the country’s new sultan, a state-owned news agency reported Saturday, following the death of the previous ruler. Haitham was sworn in by the ruling family’s council hours after the death of his cousin, Qaboos bin Al Said, the longest-reigning Arab ruler. During his […]
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