Other Voices Trump and the National Guard The New York TimesUpdated Jun 19, 2025 The National Guard is typically brought into American cities during emergencies such as natural disasters and civil disturbances or to provide…
National Military wary that shakeup could upend its apolitical nature By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press Nov 12, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — The words spoken by America's top military officer carried a familiar ring, but in the midst of a chaotic week at the Pentag…
National Trump won't let Pentagon close Stars and Stripes newspaper By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press Sep 4, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he won't allow the Pentagon to cut funding for the military's independent newspaper,…
National Top general says no role for military in presidential vote By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press Aug 28, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. armed forces will have no role in carrying out the election process or resolving a disputed vote, the top U.S. mili…
National Pentagon bans Confederate flag in way to avoid Trump's wrath By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press Jul 17, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of wrangling, the Pentagon is banning displays of the Confederate flag on military installations, in a carefully…
National Pentagon: US will respond if Russia bounty reports are true By ROBERT BURNS and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press Jul 9, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Pentagon leaders told Congress on Thursday that reports of Russia offering Taliban militants bounties for killing Americ…
National Milley says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk By ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer Jun 11, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — Army Gen. Mark Milley, the nation's top military officer, said Thursday he was wrong to accompany President Donald Trump on …
National Esper says no military for protests as standby troops leave By ZEKE MILLER and ROBERT BURNS Associated Press Jun 3, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes using military forces for law enforcement in containing current stree…
National Navy recommends reinstatement of fired carrier captain By LOLITA C. BALDOR and ROBERT BURNS Associated Press Apr 24, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to …
