The New York Times – On the Runway:
It was the fifth time that a chamber of the Republican-controlled Congress has voted to rein in President Trump’s war powers as discontent with the conflict grows among voters.
Category: Defense Department
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Pentagon Inspector General Details U.S. Losses and Challenges in Iran War
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Helicopters for evacuating casualties were pulled from four countries, and hundreds of military facilities were destroyed, according to a new report.
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Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, President Trump and other top administration officials were saying publicly.
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‘It’s Bonkers’: Jennifer Hegseth’s Hands-On Role in Her Husband’s Pentagon
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
After an 18-year career at Fox News, she is now her husband’s most influential adviser and de facto producer, shaping the job like no Pentagon spouse has before.
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Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”
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Navy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Diego Garcia, a tiny island 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, took over as the Navy’s logistics hub after Iran damaged a base in Bahrain.
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Pentagon Changes How It Reports Casualties in Iran War
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The changes separated the casualty numbers into two separate web pages, potentially making it more difficult to tally the war’s full toll.
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Trump Seems Trapped by Iran War, Even as He Wields the World’s Biggest Hammer
The New York Times – On the Runway:
A president who thought there were no limits to his power has discovered several, leaving him more frustrated and erratic.
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An Admiral’s Rise Reveals the Politics Driving Hegseth’s Pentagon
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Before he was picked to lead the Navy, Adm. Daryl Caudle found ways to signal his support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s anti-diversity goals.