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11/27/2025

An unlawful order is one that a military member is legally required to refuse, as it is manifestly or patently illegal. This includes orders that would involve committing a crime, such as murder or torture, violating the U.S. Constitution, breaking international law like the Geneva Conventions, or contravening U.S. federal statutes. Examples include orders to intentionally target civilians, mistreat prisoners of war, or use the military for domestic law enforcement without a proper legal exception like an insurrection.

11/27/2025

https://www.aol.com/articles/kabul-capital-guardsmen-shooting-suspect-041426860.html #:~:text=Lakanwal%2C%20identified%20by-,authorities,-as%20the%20shooter

The Afghan national accused of opening fire on two West Virginia National Guardsmen near the White House passed through multiple layers of federal screening over a four-year period, securing approvals under both the Biden and Trump administrations before the attack, according to a top intelligence a...

11/07/2025

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/6/top-five-takeaways-tuesdays-elections/ #:~:text=said%2C%20Republicans%20should-,not,-brush%20off%20the

Democrats had a big night Tuesday. What did we learn from the voters?

10/24/2025

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/canadas-carney-visits-asia-forge-new-alliances-reduce-us-dependence-2025-10-24/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=68fb9de26124f6000126510e&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawNohUlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1TkpLUWVrNzM3SW9ncGJ3AR4adHMGvTBKeMOZqrWbUY4HRAk37-ZPDMlOhw02HqS86dk-XjIhPxTrmsgC8Q_aem_EXnB_03z-sWY6UuyYkLHwA #:~:text=it%20will%20be-,critical,-for%20Carney%20to

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on his first official visit to Asia on Friday in an attempt to deepen trade and security ties at a time when the North American country is struggling to lessen its overwhelming dependence on the U.S. and redefine its foreign policy in pursuit of new market...

10/24/2025

https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-trump-strategy-06841606 #:~:text=his%20first%20term%2C-,President,-Trump%20often%20frustrated

For Xi, rare-earths bombshell signaled a new toughness, while TikTok was ‘spiritual opium’ that could be turned into a low-cost bargaining chip.

10/01/2025

https://www.newsweek.com/trumps-argentina-bailout-sparks-fury-among-farmers-republicans-10809559 #:~:text=Milei%2C%20who%20has-,led,-the%20country%20since

The proposal to provide Argentina billions in financial support has drawn scrutiny from farmers and their Congressional allies.

10/01/2025

Concerns over loyalty and potential consequences
"Loyalty test": The event was widely perceived by defense analysts as a potential loyalty test for military leaders. Hegseth's declaration that officers should resign if they disagree with his agenda put attendees in an awkward position, making any enthusiastic reaction potentially appear like partisan loyalty.
Threat of firing: During his speech, Trump joked that if any of the officers did not like his comments, they could leave the room, adding, "of course, there goes your rank, there goes your future". This comment underscored the perceived risk of showing dissent.

10/01/2025

https://www.aol.com/articles/trump-administration-defund-federal-watchdog-015321634.html #:~:text=Removing%20the-,council%27s,-funding%20will%20mean

Two GOP senators are raising questions about the defunding of the Council of Inspectors General.

10/01/2025

The history of ‘woke’
“Wokeness” originated decades ago as African American cultural slang for having awareness and enlightenment around racism, injustice, privilege, or threats of white supremacist violence.
In the past decade, "Woke" has been used by some Republicans — and some Democrats — as a pejorative for people thought to be too “politically correct,” another term that took on negative connotations as it gained wider use.
On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he was ending the “woke” culture in the military, saying the service has been hamstrung by political correctness. "Foolish and reckless political leaders set the wrong compass heading, and we lost our way. We became the 'Woke Department,'" Hegseth said as he kicked off the event. "But not anymore." "If the words I'm speaking today are making your hearts sink, then you should do the honorable thing and resign," Hegseth said, leaving no doubt that he has no tolerance for anything less than total political correctness.

09/26/2025

Congressional lawmakers and their aides are bracing for a shutdown that appears inevitable after President Trump canceled a meeting planned for Thursday with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer …

09/26/2025

Political advantage is all either side wants.

Congressional lawmakers and their aides are bracing for a shutdown that appears inevitable after President Trump canceled a meeting planned for Thursday with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer …

09/22/2025

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/22/corn-growers-seek-markets-handouts-economic-woes-mount/ #:~:text=Washington%20to%20allow-,year,-%2Dround%20sales%20of

Corn growers are pleading with Washington to allow year-round sales of higher ethanol-blended fuel and to clinch trade deals that open new markets, as farmers confront a “perfect storm” of rising costs and lower crop prices.