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Iran Says Hormuz Stays Half-Shut Until Washington Bends — Even as an Oman Deal Nears

Iran says Hormuz won't fully reopen until the US yields, even as Tehran and Oman near a deal to split control of the strait.

Latin Times · Aug 8

'The War Has Changed': Trump's Former Envoy Calls for 'Hardcore' Iran Negotiators, Slams 'Real Estate Guys'

Ret. Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, the former Envoy under the Trump administration, has urged a reshuffle in the U.S. negotiating team, among other tactics to escalate pressure on Iran.

Benzinga · Jul 21

Trump's Former Pentagon Chief Warns Bombing Iran Alone Won't Deliver Victory, Suggests Two Options: 'My Big Concern...is China'

Mark Esper, the former defense secretary under President Donald Trump, warned that the U.S. might not triumph in a war against Iran if it relies solely on aerial strikes. Instead, he suggested that the U.S. should prioritize economically “strangling” the Islamic Republic.

Benzinga · Jul 16

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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper Backs Trump's Iran Blockade: 'the Right Move'

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Monday backed President Donald Trump’s decision to reinstate a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports, calling it the "right move" as Washington claims a bigger security role in the Strait of Hormuz.

Benzinga · Jul 14

Pete Hegseth is a disaster of a defense secretary. It’s no surprise

The former Fox host has misled the public, prayed for violence and clashed with the press. This is not a serious military leader

The Guardian - US · Apr 10

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 · Dec 23, 2025

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 · Oct 29, 2025

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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 · Jun 13, 2025

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 · Jun 13, 2025

‘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 · Jun 11, 2025

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 · Mar 20, 2025

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...

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 · Jan 25, 2025

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 · Dec 27, 2024

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Latin Times · Dec 27, 2024

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

Roll Call · Dec 9, 2024

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.

The Guardian - US · Dec 8, 2024

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 Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

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)

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The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024

‘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

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024

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 · Oct 25, 2024

‘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

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 · Oct 15, 2024

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"

The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2024

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 · Sep 9, 2024

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’

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