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I just spoke to a distraught US Special Forces soldier who is among the 1000 or so US troops in Syria tonight who is serving alongside the SDF Kurdish forces. It was one of the hardest phone calls I have ever taken.
"I am ashamed for the first time in my career."
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Two former sr Trump admin officials confirm .
@JeffreyGoldberg
reporting that President Trump disparaged veterans and did not want to drive to honor American war dead at Aisne-Marne Cemetery outside Paris.
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Zelensky: "We call on all civilized countries to impose an embargo on Russian oil products, ban Russian citizens from entering your territory and disconnect Russia from SWIFT. We call on NATO, Europe, the United States to close the sky over Ukraine..."
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Putin has overestimated his ability to use cryptocurrency to bypass sanctions; US has intercepted and taken down a number of crypto networks: FBI Chief Chris Wray tells Senate Intell Committee.
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In apparent warning to the United States and NATO, Putin says in televised speech announcing war: “A couple of words for those who would be tempted to intervene. Russia will respond immediately and you will have consequences that you never have had before in your history.”
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This American soldier told me the Kurds have not left their positions guarding the ISIS prisoners. In fact "they prevented a prison break last night without us."
"They are not abandoning our side (yet)."
The Kurds are "pleading for our support." We are doing "nothing."
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This US Special Forces soldier wanted me to know: "The Kurds are sticking by us. No other partner I have ever dealt with would stand by us."
Disappointed in the decisions coming from their senior leaders.
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"We met every single security agreement. The Kurds met every single agreement. There was NO threat to the Turks - NONE - from this side of the border." "This is insanity," the concerned US service member told me. ""I don't know what they call atrocities but they are happening."
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The US military has been ordered by President Trump not to help.
Syrian Kurds under bombardment from Turkish jets urgently request air support from U.S. and “No fly zone” to protect civilians: SDF statement
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Regarding McCain, "The President just hated John McCain. He always asked, 'Why do you see him as a hero?" Two sources confirmed the President did not want flags lowered but others in the White House ordered them at half mast. There was a stand off and then the President relented.
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This veteran US Special forces soldier has trained indigenous forces on multiple continents. He is on the frontlines tonight and said they are witnessing Turkish atrocities.
"Turkey is not doing what it agreed to. It's horrible," this military source on the ground told me.
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Ukraine’s military has pushed the Russian military about 40 km back from Kharkiv: Senior US Defense Official.
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President Trump: “PKK (Kurds) are a greater threat than ISIS.” Not a single National Security adviser to the president would agree with that statement. Turkish talking point.
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There are more US troops deployed on Capitol Hill now than in Iraq or Afghanistan. The 15,000 mobilized for Inauguration equals 3 times the number of US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan combined.
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Regarding Trump's July 4th military parade, during a planning session at the White House after seeing the Bastille Day parade in 2017, the President said regarding the inclusion of "wounded guys" "that's not a good look" "Americans don't like that," source confirms.
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Troops on the ground in Syria and their commanders were "surprised" by the decision Sunday night.
Of the President's decision: "He doesn't understand the problem. He doesn't understand the repercussions of this. Erdogan is an Islamist, not a level headed actor."
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Such a fine man. Such a good friend. Such a fantastic war photographer and so much more. RIP Pierre Zakrzewski.
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According to one former senior Trump administration official: "When the President spoke about the Vietnam War, he said, 'It was a stupid war. Anyone who went was a sucker'."
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Acc to this US soldier on the ground tonight in Syria: "The Kurds are as close to Western thinking in the Middle East as anyone. "It's a shame. It's horrible." "This is not helping the ISIS fight." Re: ISIS prisoners: "Many of them will be free in the coming days and weeks."
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This former official heard the President say about American veterans: "What's in it for them? They don't make any money." Source: "It was a character flaw of the President. He could not understand why someone would die for their country, not worth it."
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When asked IF the President could have driven to the Aisne-Marne Cemetery, this former official said confidently:
"The President drives a lot. The other world leaders drove to the cemeteries. He just didn't want to go."
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President Trump's staff explained he could cancel (his visit to the cemetery), but he was warned, 'They (the press) are going to kill you for this'." The President was mad as a hornet when they did.
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I read the source a few quotes from The Atlantic article. This former Trump admin official said, "The President would say things like that. He doesn't know why people join the military. He would muse, 'Why do they do it'?"
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General Mark Milley, the 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, receives a clap out as he left the Pentagon today for the last time. He retires tomorrow. Gen CQ Brown will begin work at midnight Sunday.
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Re: trip to mark 100th anniversary of WW I
Source: "The President was not in a good mood. Macron had said something that made him mad about American reliability and the need perhaps for a European army. He questioned why he had to go to two cemeteries. 'Why do I have to do two'?"
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Kash Patel, new chief of staff to Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller, returns to DC early from Asia trip with Miller. Pentagon won’t say why he was called back abruptly.
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US defense official confirms: chief of staff Jen Stewart replaced by Kash Patel, a former Devin Nunes staffer who worked to discredit the Russia investigation. Also out, Vice Admiral Joseph Kernan, ret Navy SEAL who was Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence.
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Mattis pushes back: "If I say 6 and the President says half a dozen, they're going to say I disagree with him. Let's just get over that."
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US official: Navy Plans to remove Gallagher’s Trident, eject from SEALs, after Trump pardon. I am told Navy feels message of good order & discipline needed, even if it puts military leaders on collision course with President.
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Pentagon officials: Gen Milley did not try to insert himself in the chain of command regarding the launch of nuclear weapons, but he made sure everyone knew what their roles were and what they weren’t. They reviewed lawful launch procedures following Pelosi phone call.
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Just received a first hand account that the Taliban have already started going house to house in Kabul to look for any Afghan Special Forces who fought alongside the US military. The Taliban have all the records of those who served from the KKA (AFG Special Forces).
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For those arguing Putin’s invasion is response to NATO expansion, remember Putin interfered in Ukraine’s 2004 elections, poisoned Pres Viktor Yushchenko who won vs Putin’s pick. Pres Bush invited Ukraine to apply to join NATO in 2008, 4 years after Putin attempted its takeover.
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Those who are saying that this $6 billion that was part of the American hostage release negotiated by the Biden administration likely fueled the Hamas invasion are missing some key facts….None of the money has been spent yet. It remains in a Qatari bank under US Treasury watch.
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This is a photo obtained by Fox News of the US Embassy flag being flown out of Kabul on an evacuation flight.
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JUST IN: US troops already flowing to border. 800 arrived today. Another 200 to arrive tomorrow. 1700 will be in place by Saturday, according to senior US defense official. 5000 total expected to be sent. Mattis signed order Friday authorizing troops to be there through Dec 15,
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Wow. Hungary’s Orban does an about face, criticizes Russian invasion. Czech leader, also close to Putin, admits he was wrong too. Kazakhstan refuses Russia’s request to send troops to help in Ukraine.
Putin is losing support among his allies:
“Two until now major pro-Russian voices in the European Union, Czech President Milos Zeman and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban, didn’t mince their words”
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From State Dept call: “Given that the President has said military action by Russia could come at any time. The US government will not be in a position to evacuate US citizens. So US citizens, currently present in Ukraine should plan accordingly.” Arrange commercial flights.
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JUST IN: Mattis re: Bob Woodward book: "The contemptuous words about the President attributed to me in Woodward's book were never uttered by me or in my presence. While I generally enjoy reading fiction, this is a uniquely Washington brand of literature....." MORE
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Fox obtained the relevant voter rolls for NV and found many of the votes in question were cast by military members who had APO addresses.
Some of the 3,000 votes the trump administration is challenging in Nevada were cast by... members of the US military
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Trump Hotel in DC doubles rates for March 4, historic Inauguration date on which QAnon supporters suggest Trump could still be inaugurated. National Guard remaining in DC until March 14, due to chatter about this date: US defense official.
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I am told by well-placed source that POTUS "went off script" from national security team's talking points in his phone conversation with the Turkish President. US military source: "a lot of people will die, a complete withdrawal of US forces from Syria is now all but assured."
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Purge continues at the Pentagon with Trump team abruptly firing Defense Business Board members, installing Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie, as multiple retired military Trump supporters like Mike Flynn and Scott O’Grady call for martial law and overthrowing election.
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US official tells me: Right now we are seeing the pre assault fires. Expect this to go on for a few hours. Land attack to follow with ALL of the full forces Putin has arrayed. Explosions heard in Kiev, Odessa, Mariupol. “It’s begun.”
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According to a senior US Navy official the Executive officer for the USS Winston Churchill - was relieved of duty tonight over his refusal to get vaccinated for COVID 19. CMDR Lucian Kins was relieved of duty over “loss of confidence” due to his refusal to get vaccinated.
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Biden DoD transition team needs written approval from Kash Patel, the new Acting Defense Secretary's chief of staff - on the job for 3 weeks - or political appointee Tom Muir to speak with anyone at Pentagon, multiple sources tell Fox, an effort to stymie transition, intimidate.
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Reports of Russian train allegedly carrying nuclear weapons heading toward Ukraine appear to be FALSE based on US analysis, senior US defense official tells me.
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MG Chris Donahue, 82nd Airborne, did not “close the gates to Americans.”He was supposed to close gates at midnight Aug 30. Instead he kept 3 gates open until 4:50 am. (An additional 5 hours) During that time he got in:
- 29 US passport holders
-582 Afghans
- 36 contractors
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From senior US military source in Iraq:
“Under missile attack from Iran. These are either cruise missiles or short range ballistic missiles. All over the country.”
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Iran's goal is to draw the US into a broader conflict: senior intelligence source tells me.
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Tuberville is dismissive of Marine Commandant’s heart attack when told Gen Eric Smith had to do two jobs, work 18 he days due to Tuberville military holds; says Marine Commandant job no different than his was as coach, insulting Marines who make life and death decisions everyday.
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Regarding the $6 billion: I spoke to several senior officials who were involved in the unfreezing of the $6 billion to Iran in exchange for 5 US prisoners, some of whom worked under the Trump Administration and are still serving…
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The $6 billion was sent to what has been described to me as an even more secure bank account in Qatar where it still sits. To withdraw any of the money the US Treasury still has to validate the bills of lading for the money to be used. The Qataris have oversight over the money.
Those who are saying that this $6 billion that was part of the American hostage release negotiated by the Biden administration likely fueled the Hamas invasion are missing some key facts….None of the money has been spent yet. It remains in a Qatari bank under US Treasury watch.
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NEW Senior U.S. official:
US Navy personnel from the USS Mason responded to a distress call from the crew onboard an Israeli linked tanker. 5 armed gunmen tried to hijack the ship in Gulf of Aden. US Navy pursued toward Yemen. Warning shots fired. Gunmen now being interrogated.
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I am told to expect more resignations at the Pentagon in wake of Mattis.
A senior US defense official tells me: “Make no mistake - Mattis is resigning in protest over the President's national security policies," a resignation based on "principle."
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Zelensky: "This will not mean your military confrontation with Russia. This will mean that you have stopped the war, and your descendants will remember you as heroes. For our part, we will continue to defend our own land, we will not give up and we will destroy our enemies."
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Russian mercenaries give video tour of abandoned US base in Northern Syria, laughing at the hasty US retreat, showing unfinished meals on dining tables and heavy military equipment left behind. A Russian propaganda coup.
Russian video tour of abandoned US base in Syria shows detritus left behind by American forces: Coke, chips, footballs, a basketball court and more:
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According to a senior US official, the missiles fired toward the US Consulate in Erbil emanated from Iran. Multiple missiles were fired. None hit the Consulate. No Americans were injured. US personnel do work and live in the vicinity of the Consulate.
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Another loss for the Fox family: reporter Sasha Kuvshyniva, age 24, a bright light and talented journalist. The loss we feel cannot be put into words.
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State Department orders all US officials to cease all contacts with Russian officials unless explicitly approved & relevant to managing the current crisis. This move is not at all routine, a mechanism used to narrow channels of communication during crisis.
@GillianHTurner
reports
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Thousands of additional US National Guard just arrived at the US Capitol with racks of M4 rifles, gear. Never seen anything like this in our nation’s Capitol. Our video here.
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Just moments after the Acting Defense Secretary announced US troop withdrawals, 4 rockets were fired at the US Embassy in Baghdad. US officials were ordered to shelters. Many here at the Pentagon warned troop withdrawals could tempt the Shia militias to test US resolve.
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Make no mistake, most military officials at Pentagon and in Navy wince at Gallagher getting a pass. Per Ignatius: In firing Richard Spencer, Trump recklessly crosses another line - The Washington Post
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If you read one thing today: Please read every word of this excellent interview with Stephen Kotkin, a leading historian on Stalin, to understand what is happening right now in Ukraine, Putin’s miscalculation and the words of Sun Tzu.
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Multiple sr defense officials say this report is "wildly wrong" "crazy." Pentagon pushing back on NBC report, call it "extremely dangerous."
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. may launch preemptive strike if North Korea reaches for nuclear trigger, intelligence officials say
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There is no evidence or indication the US was involved in any way with the Nordstream 2 pipeline explosions.
My question at the Pentagon briefing today: Can you rule out that the U.S. was involved?
Senior Military Official: “Yeah, we were absolutely not involved.”
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US military carried out airstrikes on Iranian proxy forces in Syria moments ago in response to recent attacks on U.S. bases since Oct 17: sources tell Fox News.
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Zelensky: “The country that commits war crimes against civilians cannot be a member of UN Security Council. This country has to be banned from all the ports, channels, airports in the world.”
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The money sat in a South Korean bank because it was held in South Korean won and no int’l banks would convert the won to dollars for fear of sanctions violations. This was NOT US taxpayer money.
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Ukrainians honor former US Navy SEAL Daniel Swift during ceremony at Catholic Church in Lviv. He was killed in Ukraine after volunteering to fight with Ukraine Legion.
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Iran experts I speak to are baffled why Biden administration still focused on reviving a weak Iran nuclear deal that would infuse IRGC with funds while brave Iranian women are standing up to this brutal regime. They say US gov’t must halt talks and speak up to help these women.
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The $6 billion was Iranian money for oil sales that was held in a South Korean bank, not U.S. taxpayer money. Under the Trump administration 4 banks worldwide were allowed to hold money from Iranian oil sales to 4 countries, including India, South Korea, and Turkey….
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Ukraine still has 56 operational fighter jets in its inventory and the Ukraine Air Force is still flying 5-10 sorties a day: senior US defense official.
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5 rockets were fired at Kabul Airport. US military employed C-RAM missile defense and there are no casualties: US defense official.
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I hate to keep saying this but this all feels like Moscow 1999 when Putin became Yeltsin’s PM & the FSB blew up 3 apartment buildings filled with sleeping Russian women and children and blamed it on Chechen terrorists to justify an invasion of Chechnya. This is Putin’s playbook.
U.S. Embassy Russia issues new security warning about potential attacks in Moscow and St. Petersburg at shopping centers, rail and metro stations and other public places ‘according to media sources,’ statement says
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Former Defense Secretary Chris Miller calls on Biden to order rescue mission of American hostage, Mark Frerichs, held by Taliban Haqqani network since Jan 2020, says it would be “easy,” but when Miller was Trump Defense chief, he did not order any rescue of this American hostage.
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NEW: US official confirms 2 suicide bombers were in explosive laden vehicle targeted by US drone strike today. The vehicle targeted by the US drone was parked when the drone struck. Airstrike occurred about 3 km from the Kabul Airport. The drone flew out of UAE.
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Finland beat Russia in Olympic hockey finals; taking Gold for the first time. Finland has a long memory of being invaded by Russia. Russians have a long memory of how that did not turn out well. Many Finns tweeting “This one is for you, Ukraine.”
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This characterization of Austin’s remarks is 100 percent not true, acc to two sources who were in the briefings. Austin warned that it is not hyperbole to say Putin won’t stop at Ukraine. If he enters NATO territory US troops could be called to fight; cheaper to fund Ukraine now.
The Biden administration is openly threatening Americans over Ukraine. In a classified briefing in the House yesterday, defense secretary Lloyd Austin informed members that if they don’t appropriate more money for Zelensky, “we’ll send your uncles, cousins and sons to fight…
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Sergei Lavrov with a straight face: “in Kharkiv there are no Russian troops….You like the word murderer. Kyiv regime, those are real murderers. Zelensky, yes, he is a Nazi and a neo Nazi because he’s on their side.” Orwell weeps.
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On Jan 21,2021 the Dow Jones was at 31,188.38. Today it closed at 39,069.11.
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Real world effects being felt now by Ukraine’s front line troops as U.S. Congress dawdles and refuses to send weapons and badly needed ammunition. Unconscionable.
BREAKING:
The Ukrainian Army announces its complete withdrawal from Avdiivka to avoid encirclement
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Four Marines died when their Osprey crashed in a NATO training exercise in Norway. RIP Capt. Matthew J. Tomkiewicz of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Capt. Ross A. Reynolds of Leominster, Mass.
Gunnery Sgt. James W. Speedy of Cambridge, Ohio
Cpl. Jacob M. Moore of Catlettsburg, Kentucky
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In the end Navy Secretary Richard Spencer was not fired for standing up for military justice but for dishonesty and undermining the military justice system, according to a senior US official. He was fired for “lack of candor.”
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Sr US defense official tells me: The President made the decision to pull out of Syria last Fri Dec 14 after speaking with Turkish President Erdogan, who told Trump Turkish forces were planning to enter Syria to go after the Kurdish PKK and warned US troops to get out of the way.
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I am told this is not true. There were 15 people on the video teleconference calls, including a representative of the State Dept and the read out and notes from Milley’s two calls with his Chinese counterpart were shared with the IC and the Interagency.
"...The risk is [Milley] could have caused the Chinese to miscalculate and take some sort of diplomatic, economic or military action with far ranging consequences, because he was giving the wrong signal, having no understanding of the context in which he was making the call." 3/3
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Two senior U.S. officials tell me that Houthi forces fired two ballistic missiles at the USS Mason this evening in the Gulf of Aden following the Navy’s arrest of 5 gunmen who tried to hijack the MV Central Park. The U.S. Navy successfully rescued the vessel.
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Trump gave military 30 days to pull out. Pentagon chiefs fear the SDF, who fought with US vs ISIS and Kurdish forces to be slaughtered.
As one senior US defense official put it to me, "no one will ever work or fight with us in the Middle East again."
Sr US defense official tells me: The President made the decision to pull out of Syria last Fri Dec 14 after speaking with Turkish President Erdogan, who told Trump Turkish forces were planning to enter Syria to go after the Kurdish PKK and warned US troops to get out of the way.
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Trump doubles down saying US Navy SEALs did not kill Bin Laden, an absurd conspiracy theory debunked by those on the raid and every military leader who oversaw the raid.
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BREAKING: US military carried out an airstrike against a suspected VBIED- vehicle borne IED that it says posed a threat to Kabul airport MORE
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Senior US official confirms Russia did fire more than one hypersonic missile Saturday based on speeds observed but US officials do not view this as an escalation toward possible use of nuclear weapons. Perhaps could be indication Putin is running out of precision guided missiles.
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Sen Joe Manchin tells
@BretBaier
@FoxNewsSunday
that he is a “No” on Build Back Better, sealing the fate of the President’s signature legislative agenda.
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These are the very American troops being harassed daily by Iranian proxy drones and rockets on their bases in the Middle East. We are thankful they stand the watch. Take a moment and remember them as you carve your turkey tonight.
On this Thanksgiving we are thankful for service members like these Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division who leave behind family, friends, and loved ones to answer the Nations call.
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Foreign bad actors are trying to sew discord in US by planting online rumors, such as "the federal government is going to impose martial law," and National Guard will be called up to enforce. Beware of this online trolling, don't fall prey to rumors, US defense officials warn.
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Under the Trump Admin deal that preceded Biden hostage deal, Iran could draw on that money for humanitarian purchases that had to be verified by the US Treasury. The money sat in a S Korean bank because it was held in South Korean won and no international banks would convert….
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CONFIRMED: US defense official tells me hundreds of active duty 82nd Airborne troops being sent home from DC area, a day after Defense Secretary Mark Esper reversed an earlier decision yesterday to send 82nd back to Ft Bragg after tense meeting with President Trump.
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Why is the US government so silent in supporting these brave women in Iran?
Large day of protests throughout Iran today. Crowds in Tehran this eve chanting “Death to the Dictator”. Popular anger shows no signs of subsiding.
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President Biden called to thank the two airwing commanders whose squadrons shot down more than 70 Iranian drones last night.
Sr admin official:
"The president then spoke with Lieutenant Colonel Curtis “Voodoo” Culver, the commander of the 494th Fighter Squadron, a unit based in…
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I am told that Gen Milley had 2 routine calls with his Chinese counterpart and more than a dozen calls with NATO allies after Jan 6 to reassure them the US government was stable and to reassure China that the US did not plan a surprise attack, an effort to avoid misunderstanding.
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This is the type of behavior you expect from the Chinese government.
The Pentagon kept secret all week that the Secretary of Defense was hospitalized.
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