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Defense policy law takes aim at the politics of security details - Roll Call

The new defense policy law restricts the Pentagon’s ability to quickly revoke protections for former officials who face security threats.

Roll Call

US leaders view China as a ‘pacing threat’ − has Washington enough stamina to last the race?

When Donald Trump meets with Xi Jinping on Oct. 30, 2025, he won’t just be chatting with any run-of-the-mill leader of a rival nation. Rather, he will be sitting down the with the chief representative of the United States’ “pacing threat.”

The Conversation

Trump wanted to unleash the troops on George Floyd protests. Now the gloves are off

After his advisers steered him away from bloodshed in 2020, the president promises troops ‘everywhere’, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

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Trump’s insurrection routine: fuel violence, spawn chaos, shrug off the law

Four years after the January 6 attack, the president is toying with invoking the Insurrection Act to respond to a conflict he provoked

The Guardian - US

‘This isn’t an isolated incident’: Trump’s show of military force in LA was years in the making

The president had been waiting for this made-for-TV clash that allows the administration to ‘manufacture’ a crisis

The Guardian - US

Trump administration plans for militarized border in New Mexico – report

Administration reportedly working to fulfill a conservative dream: create buffer zone to be occupied by US troops

The Guardian - US

Trump Revokes Security Detail For Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper

President Trump revokes security detail for former Defense Secretary Mark Esper and other officials, adding to the list of consequences faced by former aid...

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JD Vance forced to break Senate nail-biter tie in Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as Defense Secretary

Surprise third Republican Mitch McConnell opposed Hegseth’s confirmation after a series of revelations about his personal life and alleged misconduct

The Independent UK

As The New Mexican Government Increases Pressure On Cartels, It Also Gears Up For Trump's Intended Military Action

Trump has hinted at U.S. military action in Mexico to stop drug cartels from smuggling drugs up the border, a move that could upset its neighbor.

Latin Times

Mexican President Departs From 'Hugs, Not Bullets' Approach To Cartels With Massive Deployment to Sinaloa

Claudia Sheinbaum is stepping up her efforts to curb drug cartels as Trump's inauguration looms

Latin Times

Trump’s pick to lead FBI identified ‘Government Gangsters’ - Roll Call

Kash Patel is set to face questions during a bid to be the next FBI director about his history of fierce criticism of federal officials.

Roll Call

Arab Americans become prominent voices in US politics – via Trump

Arab Americans are now finding themselves incorporated into US politics like never before and – ironically given his nationalism – getting a boost from Trump

The Guardian - US

A look back at our (mostly correct) Senate predictions after Donald Trump’s big win

What we got right, what we got wrong, and why the polls weren’t as reliable as everyone had hoped (again)

The Independent UK

‘My heart is full today’: Harris concedes loss to Trump as others warn about his second term

‘My greatest concern is that people like myself, people like General [Mark] Milley, Mark Esper won’t be there,’ Olivia Troye, who worked in the first Trump administration, told The Independent

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New Trump ad shows country ‘gone to hell’ — with an image from Trump’s presidency

Trump’s latest attack ad tries to blame Biden-Harris administration for protests that took place under his watch - and uses footage that falsely ties the demonstrations to the illegal immigration crisis

The Guardian - US

‘Fascist’, ‘conman’, ‘predator’, ‘cheat’: what 11 former Trump staffers say about him now

From John Kelly to Mike Pence, top figures from the Trump administration have warned of his unfitness to be president

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Trump Criticizes Former Aides In Radio Interview

Former President Trump responds to criticisms from former aides, sparking tensions over differing views on his leadership style.

Latin Times

Former Trump Aide Issues Stark Warning About Trump's Idea to Deploy Military Against Civilians

Former Defense Secretary said he feared Trump would use the National Guard during his presidency and that people should "take those words seriously"

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Mark Milley fears being court-martialed if Trump wins, Woodward book says

Retired US army general fears unusual action of being recalled to uniform for retribution, veteran reporter writes

The Guardian - US

Harris warns Trump will ‘speak a lot of untruths’ during TV debate – US elections live updates

Vice-president says Republican nominee likely to launch personal attacks; 10 former top military officials who call Trump a ‘danger to national security’

The Guardian - US

Trump-backed Senate candidate’s Navy Seal stories not cleared by Pentagon

Autobiography of Montana’s Tim Sheehy recalls special forces service but no record it was submitted for vetting

Salon

Experts alarmed by likely Trump Cabinet

"They will carry out the orders... without going through the trouble of firing everyone who resists"

Salon

US spread antivax disinformation: Why?

How a covert Pentagon program targeted an effective Chinese vaccine — and may have cost thousands of lives

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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper Analyzes Recent Middle East Events

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses diplomatic efforts, security concerns, and humanitarian impact in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper Analyzes Israel's Hostage Rescue

Mark Esper discusses Israel's hostage rescue, U.S. intelligence support, and post-conflict governance in Gaza.

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