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More than 40 Guard troops in DC for Biden inauguration test positive for COVID; up to 25,000 troops now authorized
Guard members from all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, are deploying to the city.
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The Pentagon is investigating its response to the deadly Capitol riot
An inspector general query review will look into what went wrong.
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US down to 2,500 troops each in Afghanistan and Iraq, as ordered by Trump
The Afghanistan decision was seen by some as unnecessarily complicating the decision-making of the incoming administration.
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In waning days, Trump shakes up CENTCOM to increase Arab-Israeli efforts against Iran
This move is Trump's Mideast military policy capstone.
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Iran tests missiles under apparent watch of US Navy nuclear sub
Helicopter footage of the exercise released by Iran’s navy showed what resembled an Ohio-class guided-missile submarine, the USS Georgia, which the U.S. Navy last month said had been sent to the Persian Gulf.
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Jill Biden names director for military families program Joining Forces
Rory Brosius, previously the deputy director of Joining Forces, was named its executive.
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FBI tracking ‘extensive’ online chatter about armed protests
Director Christopher Wray said the FBI remains concerned about the potential for violence at protests and rallies in Washington and in state capitols around the country.
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Air Force veteran aimed ‘to take hostages’ during US Capitol riot, prosecutor says
Retired Lt. Col. Larry Rendall Brock Jr. was arrested after being photographed on the Senate floor during the deadly riot wearing a helmet and heavy vest, and carrying plastic zip-tie handcuffs.
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NATO leader calls for justice over US Capitol mob siege
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said all those responsible for last week’s deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol should be held accountable, and he expressed confidence that American institutions are up to the job.
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Up to 21,000 National Guard troops now authorized in DC for Biden inauguration
Guard members from all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, are deploying to the city.
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The military knows it has a problem with domestic extremists, white supremacists
The Defense Department is in the midst of a review of all of its policies on extremist activity.
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Norquist to serve as acting defense secretary; acting service secretaries named
The three current service comptrollers will serve as acting secretaries as well.
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Tens of thousands of veteran caregivers now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine through VA
Infirm veterans had been on the priority list for vaccinations, but their caregivers were not due to bureaucratic issues.
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Here’s why Biden’s first defense secretary may be a Trump appointee
President-elect Joe Biden’s first defense secretary may turn out to be President Donald Trump’s last deputy defense secretary, at least for a several days.
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National Guard troops from around US continue to pour into DC for inauguration security
More than 30 states plan to send National Guard personnel to assist with security during the event on Jan. 20.
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