Trump Aides Nix Idea Of Going To Charlottesville
“Why the hell would we do that?” — White House official.
Donald Trump’s Loose Lips
Donald Trump seems to have an odd habit of sharing highly classified information with questionable people.
David Clarke’s Plagiarized Masters Thesis
The infamous former sheriff and current Trump Homeland Security official committed academic fraud.
Another North Korean Missile Test Fails As Tensions Continue To Rise
The North Koreans failed to successfully test a longer-range missile again yesterday, but tensions on the Korean Peninsula seem destined to increase in any case.
Tensions Rise On Korean Peninsula As North Korea Threatens Another Nuclear Test
North Korea is threatening another nuclear test, the United States is threatening retaliation, and China is warning of a ‘gathering storm’ on the Korean Peninsula.
Donald Trump Discovers Being President Is Hard
Donald Trump seems to be surprised that being President requires actual work.
China Appears To Be Putting More Pressure On North Korea
Has China finally had enough of North Korea?
Trump Orders Syria Strikes. So Now What?
It’s not at all clear that there is a useful strategy at work here.
The Buck Stops Elsewhere?
A new Pentagon proposal would place more discretion in the hands of field commanders, removing the need for Presidential approval.
Military Judge Declines To Dismiss Case Against Bowe Bergdahl Based On Trump’s Comments
A military judge has rejected a motion to dismiss the case against Bowe Bergdahl based on comments made by Donald Trump when he was a candidate for President.
Trump’s First Choice To Replace Mike Flynn Turned Him Down Due To Chaos In Administration
Chaos inside the Trump Administration is causing people to turn down lucrative positions.
Judge In Bergdahl Court Martial Calls Trump’s Comments About Case ‘Disturbing’
Could Donald Trump’s comments about Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl on the campaign trail lead to the case against Bergdahl being dismissed? A military judge will have to decide.
Eugene Cernan, Last Man To Walk On The Moon, Dies At 82
One of the few members of a small fraternity of heroes has passed away.
An Entry for “Dictatorship for Dummies”
Trump will maintain some level of private security once in office.
As The Revolving Door Turns
A senior congressional staffer is taking a new job that happens to coincide with her boss’ committee assignment.
Trump Campaign Shakeup
After weeks of bleeding, the Trump campaign is undergoing a shake up, but it’s unlikely to fix what’s really wrong.
Marines Remove ‘Man’ From Most Job Titles
The Marine Corps has removed the word “man” from nineteen of its military occupation specialty titles, leaving only a handful of iconic instances intact.
Egyptian Airliner With 66 On Board Crashes In Mediterranean Sea
An EgyptAir jetliner with 66 on board disappeared from radar just before beginning its decent into Cairo.
Bowe Bergdahl Trial Delayed Until 2017, But Donald Trump Could Wreck The Entire Case
Bowe Bergdahl’s Court Martial has been delayed until 2017, which raises the possibility that comments by Donald Trump could result in Bergdahl getting off scot-free.
Republican Insiders Still Don’t Know How To Stop Trump
With Donald Trump inching closer to a delegate majority with each primary, it’s obvious that GOP insiders have no idea how to stop Donald Trump.
George Martin, the ‘Fifth Beatle,’ Dead at 90
The producer behind a group of music legends has passed away at the age of 90.
Jim Webb Announces He Will Not Run As An Independent For President
The end of Webbmentum is here, my friends.
Army And Marine Chiefs: Women Should Be Required To Register For Draft Just Like Men
The Army Chief of Staff and Commandant of the Marine Corps told Congress that women should be required to register for the draft just like men are.
Quick Release Of American Sailors Shows The Value Of Diplomacy
Ten American sailors detained by Iranian forces late Tuesday were released early today, something that seems to clearly demonstrate the value of diplomacy.
No, Jim Webb Probably Would Not Be A Viable Independent Candidate For President
Jim Webb’s recent criticism of Hillary Clinton is renewing speculation about an independent bid for the White House, but he hardly seems like a viable candidate for such a run.
At Least 14 Dead, 14 Wounded In Mass Shooting In San Bernardino, California, Multiple Shooters Reported
Multiple victims, and possibly multiple shooters, reported in San Bernardino, California.
Jim Webb May Turn Pathetic Democratic Primary Campaign Into Pathetic Independent Candidacy
Jim Webb’s campaign for the Democratic nomination has been largely forgettable, so now he’s apparently threatening to run as an Independent.
Ten Dead, Multiple People Injured, In Shooting On Oregon College Campus
Up to 13 people are dead and as many 20 injured after another mass shooting on a college campus.
The Dangers of Relying on Airpower Alone
My latest for War on The Rocks, “The Inter-Service Wars Are Looking Like Calvinball,” has posted.
U.S. Considering Releasing Jonathan Pollard?
Reports are circulating that the Obama Administration is considering releasing Jonathan Pollard, and many are seeing it as an effort to placate Israel in the wake of the Iran deal.
Donald Trump On John McCain: I Like People Who Weren’t Captured
Donald Trump stuck his foot in his mouth again.
Jim Webb Defends The Confederate Flag
If Jim Webb runs for President, he will be the only candidate in either party who is on record defending the Confederate Battle Flag. And he’s thinking of running as a Democrat.
MARSOC Now Officially ‘Marine Raiders’
Marine special operations forces have called themselves “Raiders” for years. Now it’s official.
Marine Fighting for Right to Post Bible Verses in Violation of Direct Orders
A woman discharged from the Marine Corps for violating multiple direct orders is fighting to the highest military court.
