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War is not real patriotism

Why is patriotism linked to killing and dying on the battlefield? There are better ways to love your country

Salon · Jul 4, 2023

Analysis: Uncertainty clouds defense spending forecast

WASHINGTON — Even with a budget deal firmly set in law, the size and characteristics of the fiscal 2024 defense budget remain even more in flux than defense bills usually are this time of year.

Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2023

Discharged over sexual orientation, military still owes thousands of vets

Twelve years after repeal of the ban on gay and lesbian troops serving openly, no one in the military or Veterans Administration knows how many vets are still without the benefits they're owed.

WEKU · Jul 2, 2023

Donald Trump has been charged under the US Espionage Act – but is this 1917 law still up to the job?

An audio recording of former US president Donald Trump discussing holding secret documents has been leaked to CNN. This could form part of the ongoing investigation into Trump’s alleged misuse of classified documents. He has been charged with 37 violations of the US Espionage Act, and pleaded not guilty.

The Conversation · Jun 29, 2023

Analysis: Uncertainty clouds defense spending forecast - Roll Call

Partisan division and the potential for drastic changes mean the future of the Pentagon's fiscal 2024 budget is anything but certain.

Roll Call · Jun 28, 2023

Pentagon announces $500m in military aid for Ukraine

NEW YORK: The Pentagon will send more ammunition to Ukraine from its stockpiles, including Stinger and Patriot air-defence missiles, guided rockets for HIMARS launchers, and artillery ammunition, defence officials said Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28, 2023

Audio emerges with new details of Trump’s 2021 conversation about classified documents

An audio recording with new details from a 2021 meeting where ex-President Donald Trump discusses holding secret documents he did not declassify has been released

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

First Thing: Biden says US not involved in Russia’s Wagner mutiny

Ukraine’s western allies make pointed effort of being seen to stay out of the short-lived rebellion. Plus, why one country is considering digitally cloning itself

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023

Tape of Donald Trump’s 2021 classified documents discussion released

An audio recording of Donald Trump from 2021 has been released where he discusses holding secret documents and admits he did not declassify them.

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2023

Trump heard on CNN tape discussing military secrets at golf club

Ex-president is heard discussing a Pentagon paper detailing plans to attack Iran with people who did not have security clearances

The Guardian - US · Jun 27, 2023