The United States is shifting military resources, including ships, in the Middle East in response to Israel’s strikes on Iran and a possible retaliatory attack by Tehran, two U.S. officials said Friday.The Navy has directed the destroyer Thomas Hudner, which is capable of defending against ballistic missiles, to begin sailing from the western Mediterranean Sea toward the eastern Mediterranean and has directed a second destroyer to begin moving forward so it can be available if requested by the White House.President Donald Trump is meeting with his National Security Council principals Friday to discuss the situation. The U.S. officials spoke on…
Author: Tommy Grant
Israel may have just kicked off another war with the support of the United States empire. Washington was aware of West Jerusalem’s “preemptive” strike on Iran beforehand, but was not involved militarily, President Donald Trump said. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) earlier said it struck dozens of targets across Iran, including military installations and a nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation aimed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Many saw this coming when the news came out that the U.S. was evacuating personnel from the Middle East, fearing an attack on Iran.…
The Army is upgrading a multipurpose sniper training range at Fort Benning, Georgia to handle new weapons that can shoot farther than the current range allows.The improvements are part of a series of modernization efforts scheduled over the next seven years, according to an Army release.As part of the modernization initiative, Burroughs Range was upgraded to extend a section of the range from 800 meters to 1,100 meters. A future upgrade includes some target areas being expanded to distances of up to 1,200 meters, offering improved training opportunities for soldiers using the range.“The current sniper rifle system used by the…
At least 600 patient appointments were cancelled at the Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center this week because of protests and violence in the city, and Veterans Affairs officials are asking local leaders to take steps to secure the area to prevent future care disruptions. In a letter to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, VA Secretary Doug Collins said appointments at the medical site were cancelled for this entire week “due to violent mobs rioting in support of illegal immigrants and against the rule of law.” Officials also said the care center — which sits less than three miles from the…
But the spending plan still drew significant criticism from Democratic lawmakers who objected to restrictions on abortion care for troops, insufficient funds to support Ukraine and missing budget justifications from the administration on how hundreds of billions of dollars will be spent. The funding bill — which heads to the full chamber for consideration later this summer — includes a 3.8% pay raise for troops in 2026 and plans to trim 45,000 civilian employees from the department’s workforce in a cost-cutting move. Administration officials have billed it as the first $1 trillion defense budget, pairing the appropriations request with an…
This article was originally published by Hein Htet Kyaw at The Mises Institute. Despite its breathtaking golden pagodas, vibrant culture, and welcoming people, Myanmar stands as a tragic example of how military dictatorship and oppressive governance can stifle a nation. This strategically important and resource-rich nation, located between India and China with a diverse ethnic makeup, once thrived due to its position on major trade routes. However, the socialist economy and the military dictatorship that suppresses individual liberty and economic freedom offer a sobering lesson for those who believe in liberty and limited government. Independence Era Following the three Anglo-Burmese…
What started with a handful of federal raids has now pushed Los Angeles to the edge. Since June 6, 2025, the city has been gripped by mass unrest after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents targeted multiple businesses suspected of employing undocumented immigrants. These were full-scale operations, carried out in broad daylight, in areas like the Fashion District and Westlake. And the L.A. protesters’ response was explosive. Demonstrators flooded downtown streets, blocking key routes and occupying intersections. The city’s central core has become a conflict zone. Vehicles have been torched – including several self-driving units – rocks and fireworks hurled…
SAN FRANCISCO — President Donald Trump must return to California Gov. Gavin Newsom control over National Guard troops the president deployed to Los Angeles to assist in immigration enforcement and controlling unrest, a federal judge said in a temporary restraining order Thursday.The order, which takes effect at noon Friday, said the deployment of the Guard was illegal and both violated the Tenth Amendment and exceeded Trump’s statutory authority.The White House had no immediate comment on the ruling, but the federal government immediately filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit court.U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said Trump overstepped his bounds in…
One soldier was killed and another was injured in a helicopter training incident Wednesday at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Army officials said Thursday.The incident involving two service members occurred at approximately 7 p.m. Wednesday in the base training area, the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) said in a release.Emergency services responded. One soldier was confirmed dead, and the other soldier was taken to Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and is in stable condition, according to the release. The soldiers’ names are being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification.The release did not provide additional details on the incident, which is under investigation.Nine…
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops, along with more than 2,000 state police, to help local law enforcement manage protests against President Donald Trump and the ongoing federal immigration raids.Abbott’s announcement did not detail where the troops were sent, but some were seen at a protest Wednesday night in downtown San Antonio near the Alamo. That protest drew hundreds of demonstrators but did not erupt into violence.More protests are planned on Saturday in San Antonio and across Texas in cities such as Houston, Austin…