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Category: US Politics

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Latest US Politics stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

Why a Government Shutdown is the Worst Idea Right Now

Why a Government Shutdown is the Worst Idea Right Now

December 1, 2020

U.S. politicians are scrambling to get a series of bills signed in the coming days to avoid what could be a catastrophic government shutdown.

Six Somali Danab SF Troops Killed By Al-Shabaab IED Blast

Six Somali Danab SF Troops Killed By Al-Shabaab IED Blast

November 25, 2020

Six members of the Somali Danab Special Forces unit were killed when the truck they were riding in hit an IED late on Monday.

President Trump Vows to Veto Defense Bill Over Confederate Base Names

President Trump Vows to Veto Defense Bill Over Confederate Base Names

November 24, 2020

Democrat and Republican leaders are searching for common ground on the defense bill, despite earlier talks having large bipartisan support. 

Trump Gagged and Bagged by Navy SEALs in White House?

Trump Gagged and Bagged by Navy SEALs in White House?

November 24, 2020

President Trump may have alerted the GSA to begin the transition to the Biden Administration, but we haven’t seen the last of him.

Does Trump Have His Finger on the Button?

Does Trump Have His Finger on the Button?

November 17, 2020

New information shows Trump’s cabinet dissuaded him from striking Iran’s nuclear facilities citing certain escalation into a wider conflict.

Mark Esper’s ‘Shell Game’ and the Shadow War in Syria

Mark Esper’s ‘Shell Game’ and the Shadow War in Syria

November 17, 2020

The US envoy to Syria admitted to playing a ‘shell game’ with troop numbers, suggests former SecDef Esper helped hide a clandestine war.

The Special Forces Roots of the Acting SecDef Christopher Miller

The Special Forces Roots of the Acting SecDef Christopher Miller

November 15, 2020

President Trump’s new acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miler has an extensive — and impressive — background in Special Operations.

Polish President Ratifies Deal To Allow Stationing of US Troops 

Polish President Ratifies Deal To Allow Stationing of US Troops 

November 10, 2020

It is primarily a guarantee of security; for Poland and for the whole of this part of Europe,” Poland’s President Duda said.

What You Need to Know About Christopher C. Miller, the New Acting Secretary of Defense.

What You Need to Know About Christopher C. Miller, the New Acting Secretary of Defense.

November 10, 2020

Mark Esper is out. Here’s everything you need to know about his replacement for Secretary of Defense, Christopher C. Miller.

Michèle Flournoy Poised to Be Biden’s New SecDef

Michèle Flournoy Poised to Be Biden’s New SecDef

November 9, 2020

Flournoy would bring to the position a wealth of experience, expertise in counter insurgency and a shrewd position on China and Iran.

Behind the Badge: One Second, For the Rest of Your Life

Behind the Badge: One Second, For the Rest of Your Life

November 7, 2020

A Police Officer has only second to make a life-changing decision; Part two of a exclusive three-part series on Law Enforcement in America.

Behind the Badge: Being a Police Officer in America

Behind the Badge: Being a Police Officer in America

November 6, 2020

What does it mean to be a Police Officer? Matt Hill shares his take in part one of a three-part series on Law Enforcement in America.

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