The Guard personnel who may be ordered to defend Maine’s Capitol against violence must be properly equipped, and given the authority they’ll require.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump lashes out at his own party after override vote on defense bill
The Senate is expected to consider the measure later this week.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
House overrides Trump’s veto of defense bill, a 1st in his presidency
Among the president’s complaints was that it ordered the Pentagon to change the names of military installations commemorating Confederate generals.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Trump’s veto of the defense bill is a Republican loyalty test
Over 75% of the Republicans who voted in each chamber supported the NDAA because they thought Trump’s complaints didn’t outweigh the benefits the bill will deliver.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Tehran is not looking for a war with America
But President-elect Joe Biden should make it clear that the U.S. is willing to respond to anything the Iranians are planning.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Grant Gen. Austin a waiver to run Defense Department
His military successes and failures warrant Senate scrutiny, as do his consulting work and corporate board service. But the fact that he retired only in 2016 shouldn’t be an obstacle.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The Pentagon needs more civilian control over the military now, not less
Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin is Biden’s pick to head the Pentagon. Can Austin do what Jim Mattis couldn’t?
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Call President Trump’s bluff on renaming military bases
Republicans in Congress should join in defeating the chief executive’s veto threat against a crucial defense bill.
Posted inNation & World
Army to reconsider less-than honorable discharges to veterans with PTSD
Because of their discharge status, the veterans say they were prevented from receiving military-funded health care services and other benefits.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
U.S. military wary that Trump’s shakeup could upend its apolitical nature
Abrupt changes in the Pentagon’s top leadership have raised fears about what President Trump may try to do in his final 2 months in office.