Trump promised not to raid military funds for his border wall in 2016 — then did it anyway
The U.S. Air Force reportedly believes Trump’s actions will imperil national security.
By Josh Israel - September 13, 2019The U.S. Air Force reportedly believes Trump’s actions will imperil national security.
By Josh Israel - September 13, 2019The Department of Defense revealed that up to 18,000 ISIS fighters are operating in Iraq and Syria.
By Oliver Willis - August 08, 2019Trump left the Defense Department without a permanent leader for three times longer than any other time in the 72-year history of the position.
By Dan Desai Martin - July 15, 2019Admiral William Moran will not become the Navy’s top officer, adding more turmoil in the military under Trump’s leadership.
By Dan Desai Martin - July 08, 2019Trump ran away to Camp David, leaving behind senior advisers and his family while he claimed to be involved in important meetings.
By Oliver Willis - June 24, 2019Trump’s information shutdown at the Pentagon is abnormal, and even Fox News is admitting it.
By Oliver Willis - June 20, 2019Patrick Shanahan, Trump’s nominee to head the Pentagon, withdrew on Tuesday after a domestic violence scandal surfaced.
By Emily Singer - June 18, 2019The Trump administration still hasn’t submitted paperwork to the U.S. Senate nominating a new defense secretary.
By Dan Desai Martin - June 11, 2019It’s been a full year since reporters have had the chance to publicly question leaders at the Department of Defense.
By Oliver Willis - May 31, 2019Trump’s chosen secretary of defense, Patrick Shanahan, is coming under fire early in the nomination process.
By Oliver Willis - May 10, 2019Thanks to Trump, 2.1 million troops don’t have a permanent leader.
By Oliver Willis - May 02, 2019Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan may have used his official position to help his former employer, Boeing.
By Dan Desai Martin - March 20, 2019He continues to be an awful negotiator.
By Eric Boehlert - February 27, 2018