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Pentagon silent, aviation experts baffled by Trump’s fighter comments

“President Trump appears to have been speculating out loud about future airplanes that, as far as I know, don’t exist," said former SECAF Frank Kendall.

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What’s wrong with Trump accepting a 747 from Qatar? Everything.

The Qatari gift amounts to a flying palace rather than a flying White House meant for vital work, argues former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.

Army researchers develop injectable cyanide antidote

Cyanide is used in a variety of manufacturing processes, but it is highly toxic and a potential chemical warfare agent.

Vets disability claims backlog down to 200K cases, a post-pandemic low

The number of overdue disability claims rose to more than 400,000 cases after COVID-19 office closures and toxic exposure benefits expansion.

Trump’s vow of ‘substantial’ pay raise for troops counters budget plan

The White House spending plans call for a 3.8% pay boost next year, a smaller raise than troops saw in January.

Air Force One greeted by fighter escorts during Trump’s Mideast visit

Like Saudi Arabia did a day earlier, Qatar gave Trump's Air Force One a ceremonial escort from its F-15 fighter jets — an exceptionally rare sight.

Dems demand military investigation into Qatar’s plane gift to Trump

Lawmakers worry the expensive gift could create financial and legal issues for the Defense Department.

Trial opens for Navy vet arrested near Obama’s DC home in 2023

Investigators found two guns, roughly 400 rounds of ammunition and a machete in Taylor Taranto’s van after he showed up near Obama’s home.

Experts: Qatar-gifted Air Force One may be security, upgrade disaster

Upgrading a Qatar-donated 747 into a new Air Force One would take a large sum of money and years to complete, aviation experts said.

Breaking down Trump’s executive order mandating multiple VA reforms

The president signed an executive order Friday calling for several sweeping changes in VA operations and construction goals.