Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Congress on Tuesday during a private briefing that if they do not pass more aid to Ukraine, it would “very likely” lead to U.S. troops fighting a war in Europe. For the full article, click here.
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Gold Star families force Biden to face his failure in the botched Afghanistan withdrawal: ‘Disgrace to the nation’
The families of 13 American service members killed during Joe Biden’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan two years ago inserted themselves back into the country’s conscience last week. For the full article, click here.
Biden lets slip during interview US low on artillery ammunition rounds as it tries to aid Ukraine, sparking backlash: ‘We’re low on it’
President Biden sat down for a recent interview in which he said the United States is low on 155 mm artillery ammunition rounds, sparking outrage and questions of competency from conservatives on social media.President Biden sat down for a recent interview in which he...
US shoots down another high-altitude ‘object’ over Alaska: Pentagon
The US has shot down another high-altitude “object” over the waters off Alaska, the Pentagon revealed Friday — six days after a fighter jet took out a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina. For the full article, click here.
Biden to send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as country marks 6 months at war
The Biden administration pledged an additional nearly $3 billion in military aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, as the country marked six months at war with Russia and held subdued Independence Day celebrations that were punctuated by the sound of air raids in the capital,...
US to keep 100K troops in Europe to face Russia threat as Biden vows to ‘step up’
President Biden said Wednesday the US will boost its long-term military presence in Europe to counter the threat of Russian expansion — including creating a permanent headquarters for American troops in Poland. For the full article, click here.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen looks forward to ‘cooperation’ with US on regional security
TAIPEI — The United States is planning on “cooperation” between its National Guard and Taiwan’s military, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday, deepening security ties in the face of what Taipei’s government complains is a rising threat from China. For the...
White House walks back Biden Taiwan defense claim for third time in 9 months
Who’s in charge here anyway? For the third time since August of last year, the White House walked back comments by President Biden on Monday implying the US would aid Taiwan if the island nation came under attack from China. For the full article, click here.