9 h. ago Could President Trump really use the U.S. military against Americans?

National security scholar Tom Nichols argues that Trump has taken control of the nation's intelligence and justice systems and is now testing the military's independence.

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32 h. ago Legislation Needed by Monday For U.S. Troops to be Paid On Wednesday

While news reports seed fear in U.S. troops that they won’t get their paychecks because of the government shutdown — and President Donald Trump is vowing the military will be paid — reportedly Congress will have to pass some sort of funding legislation by Monday to get payroll processed by the standard mid-month pay date. The post Legislation Needed by Monday For U.S. Troops to be Paid On Wednesday appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Schiff: We Can't Rule Out Trump Launching Military Strikes on Domestic Groups

Wednesday on MSNBC's "All In," Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said that President Donald Trump launching military strikes on domestic groups could not be ruled out. The post Schiff: We Can’t Rule Out Trump Launching Military Strikes on Domestic Groups appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago SEN TAMMY DUCKWORTH: Trump’s domestic troop deployments betray our military and nation

A military veteran and senator criticizes President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to American cities including Chicago and Los Angeles.

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3 d. ago Democrats to force vote to limit Trump war powers after strikes on Venezuelan boats

Democratic Senators will force vote on a war powers resolution seeking to limit President Trump's unprecedented use of military strikes against suspected drug traffickers

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5 d. ago How Trump’s National Guard Deployments Break With Military Tradition

By sending troops to U.S. cities that are not in active crisis, President Trump is breaking with military tradition. Helene Cooper, who covers national security issues for The New York Times, compares his recent actions with earlier domestic military deployments.

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5 d. ago Trump Gave Partisan Speech to Navy Troops, as He Deployed Troops to U.S. Cities

President Trump’s attempts to politicize the military have become more overt as he makes the case for having troops at his disposal in American cities.

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6 d. ago Pete Hegseth Blasts Woke Diversity at Navy's 250th Anniversary

War Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed a lively audience of U.S. Navy Sailors in Virginia to commemorate the military branch's 250th anniversary, reiterating President Donald Trump's emphasis on "America first, and peace through strength" and blasting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The post Pete Hegseth Blasts Woke Diversity at Navy’s 250th Anniversary appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Trump Vows to Get Service Members 'Every Last Penny' During Government Shutdown

President Donald Trump vowed that he would get United States military service members "every last penny" as the government shutdown stretched into its fifth day. The post Trump Vows to Get Service Members ‘Every Last Penny’ During Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Trump tells troops 'every last penny' coming despite ongoing government shutdown affecting military pay

Government shutdown freezes military paychecks as President Donald Trump assures troops aboard USS Harry S. Truman they will get back pay and 3.8% raise.

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1 week ago Once again, President Trump threatens military action in San Francisco

Once again, President Trump threatens military action in San Francisco  KTVU

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1 week ago President Trump threatens to send military troops to 'straighten out' San Francisco, other Democratic

President Trump threatens to send military troops to 'straighten out' San Francisco, other Democratic-run cities  ABC7 San Francisco

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1 week ago Colombia's Gustavo Petro, Fresh from Losing Visa for Inciting U.S. Military Revolt, Calls to Jail Trump

Far-left President of Colombia Gustavo Petro on Monday doubled down on his call for the U.S. military to disobey President Donald Trump as commander-in-chief, and called for Trump to be imprisoned for allegedly aiding "genocide" in Gaza. The post Colombia’s Gustavo Petro, Fresh from Losing Visa for Inciting U.S. Military Revolt, Calls to Jail Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Trump declares ‘reawakening’ of ‘warrior spirit,’ unwavering support for military: ‘I have your backs’

President Donald Trump told senior military leaders that he supports them during a speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia on Tuesday.

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1 week ago Illinois governor says Trump's military deployment threat isn't about safety

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says President Trump's threat to deploy 100 military personnel to Chicago is an effort to cause "mayhem," not make residents safer.

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1 week ago Trump to attend Tuesday's unprecedented gathering of US military commanders

President Donald Trump will join top military commanders and War Secretary Pete Hegseth for an unprecedented meeting at Quantico Marine Corps base on Tuesday.

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2 w. ago State Department Revokes Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s Visa After Call for U.S. Soldiers to Disobey Trump

The U.S. State Department announced it would rescind the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro after he urged American soldiers to defy orders from President Donald Trump and compared Israel’s military actions in Gaza to the Holocaust during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York City. The post State Department Revokes Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s Visa After Call for U.S. Soldiers to Disobey Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Pentagon seeks Trump approval for first US military execution in 60 years following Fort Hood mass shooting

Nidal Hasan could become the first military execution in over 60 years if President Trump approves the Pentagon's request for the Fort Hood shooter's death sentence.

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2 w. ago Trump unleashes US military power on cartels. Is a wider war looming?

President Donald Trump has authorized military strikes against alleged Venezuelan drug vessels in the Caribbean, prompting congressional questions about legality.

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3 w. ago Draft Bill Would Authorize Trump to Kill People He Deems Narco

Potential legislation circulating in the executive branch and Congress would grant President Trump sweeping military powers.

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