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Judge tosses retired Army officer’s lawsuit against Trump’s son
Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a key witness in former President Donald Trump’s first impeachment case, filed suit earlier this year in federal court.
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.
US pledges $391 million for Euro allies to buy American to backfill weapons donations to Ukraine
Fifteen European allies will get nearly $400 million in new U.S. grants to buy American military hardware to backfill weapons they’ve donated to Ukraine from their own stockpiles, the State Department announced Monday.
By Joe Gould
Trump son, allies sued by retired Army officer who was witness in first impeachment case
The retired Army lieutenant colonel is accusing the former president's allies of participating in an “intentional, concerted campaign of unlawful intimidation and harassment” over his decision to testify during the impeachment case.
Russia, US, Ukraine to square off at UN Security Council
U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Russia’s actions pose “a clear threat to international peace and security and the U.N. Charter.”
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reminds veteran of past opportunities
His actions seem to say he has the morale of the troops as his primary consideration. Far too many in those positions haven’t.
By Gerald Collins
NATO ambassador Julianne Smith confirmed after senator relents
The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s pick for ambassador to NATO, Julianne Smith, by a voice vote Thursday after Sen. Josh Hawley removed his objection to the nomination.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon chief stresses security cooperation as key to stopping Russia’s Black Sea ‘aggression’
The Biden administration sees the Black Sea as a front to challenge Russia, but regional relations complicate America's ability to actually make any progress.
By Joe Gould